Car driver injured in collision w SUV nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by the driver of a car involved in an impact with a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The collision occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a parking lot or private property, and represents the initial treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a car driver resulting from a collision with an SUV that did not take place on a public roadway. This is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter for the specific injury sustained in this type of incident.

• Ensure the accident occurred in a non-traffic area; otherwise, a different external cause code is required.
• Confirm the patient was the driver of the car, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.