Prsn brd/alit a car injured in collision w SUV, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of entering or exiting a car when that car was involved in a collision with a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care related to this specific incident.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a patient was injured while boarding or alighting a passenger car that was struck by an SUV. This is appropriate for the initial visit or encounter for treatment of the injuries resulting from this accident.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the patient's status as "boarding" or "alighting" a car, not simply a passenger.
• Verify the other vehicle involved was explicitly identified as a "sport utility vehicle" (SUV).
• Confirm this is the first encounter for treatment of the injuries from this particular accident to justify the "A" (initial encounter) seventh character.