Car driver injured in collision w hv veh in traf, init

This code signifies that a driver of a car sustained injuries as a direct result of a motor vehicle accident involving a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., truck, semi-trailer) or a bus. The collision occurred on a public roadway or other traffic-related area, and the patient is presenting for initial treatment of these injuries.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a car driver who was injured in a crash with a large commercial vehicle or public transport bus. 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 of the car, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the other vehicle involved was specifically a heavy transport vehicle or bus.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries sustained in this specific accident.