Occup of 3-whl mv injured in clsn w unsp mv in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding in an unspecified capacity (driver, passenger) on a three-wheeled motor vehicle. The injury occurred as a result of a collision with another unspecified motor vehicle, within a traffic environment, and represents the initial treatment for this specific incident.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for injuries sustained in a traffic accident involving a three-wheeled vehicle and another motor vehicle when the specific role of the injured person (e.g., driver, passenger) is not documented. It is used when the type of the other colliding motor vehicle is also not specified in the medical record.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury is from a traffic accident involving a three-wheeled motor vehicle and another motor vehicle.
• Only use this code if the occupant's specific role (driver/passenger) and the type of the other vehicle are truly unspecified.
• Remember the "XA" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.