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

This code describes an individual who was outside of a car (e.g., a pedestrian, cyclist, or someone standing near a vehicle) and sustained injuries as a result of a collision involving two different types of cars in a traffic accident. It specifies the initial encounter for this injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial treatment for a patient who was struck by a vehicle while not an occupant, and the incident involved a crash between two distinct types of automobiles. This applies to scenarios such as a pedestrian hit during a multi-vehicle collision or a cyclist struck by one car involved in a two-car accident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was outside of a car at the time of impact.
• Verify that the accident involved a collision between two different types of cars.
• This code is for the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries sustained. Subsequent care would require a different encounter character.