Unsp car occupant injured in clsn w pedl cyc in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant of a motor vehicle involved in a traffic collision with a pedal cycle (bicycle). The specific type of injury and the particular vehicle occupant are not detailed, indicating a lack of more precise information in the medical record. This code is used for the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a car occupant was injured in an accident involving a bicycle on a public roadway, but the specific nature of the injury or the occupant's role (e.g., driver, passenger) is not yet specified. This is appropriate for the initial hospital visit, emergency department encounter, or first physician's office visit following the incident.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states a "car occupant" and a "pedal cycle" were involved in a "traffic accident."
• Confirm that no more specific external cause code is available for the type of vehicle occupant or the injury.
• The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter, meaning the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.