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

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding as a passenger in a car involved in a collision with either a pedestrian or an animal. The incident must have occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a private driveway, parking lot, or off-road area. This code is specifically for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for initial care after being injured while a passenger in a vehicle that struck a person or animal outside of a public roadway. Examples include a car backing out of a driveway and hitting a pet, or a vehicle in a field striking a deer. It is crucial that the accident did not occur on a public highway or street.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger and not the driver.
• Verify the collision was with a pedestrian or animal and not another vehicle or fixed object.
• Confirm the accident occurred in a nontraffic location; otherwise, a different V-code category is appropriate.