Car passenger injured in collision w SUV in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was an occupant of a car involved in a traffic accident with a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care related to this specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a car passenger injured in a motor vehicle collision where the other vehicle involved was an SUV. This is appropriate for emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit for this specific injury.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger in a car, not the driver.
• Verify the other vehicle involved was specifically a sport utility vehicle.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries sustained in this accident.