Car driver injured in collision w 2/3-whl mv in traf, init

This code identifies a driver of a car who sustained injuries during an initial encounter with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., motorcycle, scooter) in a traffic accident. It specifically indicates the driver's role and the type of vehicle they were operating at the time of the collision.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained by a car driver involved in an initial traffic accident with a motorcycle or similar vehicle. This is appropriate for the acute phase of treatment following such an event, such as in emergency department visits or initial hospital admissions.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the car, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, not another car or a non-motorized vehicle.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries from this specific accident.