Unsp car occupant injured in collision w SUV in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant of a vehicle involved in a traffic collision with a sport utility vehicle (SUV), where the specific type of vehicle the injured person was in is not documented. It indicates the initial treatment or encounter for this injury.

Utilize this code when documentation confirms a car occupant was injured in a motor vehicle accident involving an SUV, but the specific role or type of car (e.g., driver, passenger, specific car model) is not specified. This code is appropriate for the initial presentation of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states a collision with an SUV.
• Only use this code when the specific occupant status (e.g., driver, passenger) is unknown or unspecified.
• Pair this code with an external cause code (V-code) to further specify the accident circumstances and with an injury code.