Person outside car injured in collision w SUV in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a vehicle, specifically a car, during a traffic accident involving a sport utility vehicle (SUV). The injury occurred as a direct result of the collision.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, or individuals otherwise outside a car who are struck by an SUV in a traffic incident. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of such injuries.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the patient was outside a car and involved in a collision with an SUV.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.