Car driver injured in collision w ped/anml nontraf, init

This code describes injuries sustained by the driver of a car when their vehicle collides with a pedestrian or an animal, and the incident occurs in a non-traffic environment. This includes situations like parking lots, private driveways, or off-road areas. The "initial encounter" designation indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a car driver involved in an accident with a pedestrian or animal outside of a public roadway. Examples include a driver hitting a deer on a private farm road or striking a pedestrian in a shopping center parking lot. This code is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of these injuries.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic area; otherwise, a different external cause code is needed.
• Confirm the patient is the driver of the car, not a passenger or the pedestrian/animal.
• Always assign a corresponding injury code to fully describe the patient's condition.