Person outside car injured in collision w car nontraf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car, such as a pedestrian or bystander, when that car was involved in a collision with another type of car. The collision occurred in a non-traffic setting, meaning it did not happen on a public highway or road. This specific code is for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.

Use this code when a patient presents for initial treatment of injuries sustained from being struck by a car that was colliding with another car, and the incident took place in a private parking lot, driveway, or other off-road location. This would apply, for example, if a person was walking in a private parking garage and was hit by a car involved in a fender bender with another vehicle.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was outside of a car and not an occupant.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a private property or parking lot.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.