Car driver injured in collision w car in traf, init

This code identifies an initial encounter for a car driver who sustained injuries in a traffic accident involving another car. The collision occurred on a public roadway or other traffic area.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a driver of a passenger vehicle involved in a two-car collision. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit related to the accident.

• Ensure the patient was the driver, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the accident involved another car, not a fixed object, animal, or other vehicle type.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of injuries sustained in this specific accident.