Person outside car inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car when it was involved in a traffic accident with a motorcycle, scooter, or moped. The injury occurred during the initial phase of treatment for this specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to pedestrians, bystanders, or individuals who were otherwise outside of a four-wheeled vehicle, and were struck by a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in a traffic collision. This is appropriate for the initial visit or active treatment phase following such an event.

• Ensure the patient was outside of a car, not an occupant, and the other vehicle was specifically two- or three-wheeled.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care will require different encounter characters.
• Remember to also code the specific nature of the injury sustained by the patient.