Car driver injured in collision w van nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by the driver of a car involved in a collision with a van. The accident occurred in a non-traffic setting, such as a parking lot or private property, and represents the initial phase of treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a car driver injured in an accident with a van that did not occur on a public roadway. Examples include incidents in private driveways, parking garages, or industrial sites.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was the driver of the car.
• Verify the accident occurred in a nontraffic environment.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.