Person outside car injured in clsn w hv veh in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was outside of a car during a traffic collision involving a heavy transport vehicle or bus. The injury occurred as a direct result of the impact or related forces within the traffic environment. It specifically excludes occupants of the car or the heavy vehicle.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a pedestrian, cyclist, or other non-occupant of a car or heavy vehicle was injured in a collision with a large commercial vehicle or bus. This is appropriate for initial encounters where the patient presents with injuries from such an event.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the patient's role as being "outside of a car" and not an occupant of any involved vehicle.
• Verify the type of vehicle involved is a "heavy transport vehicle or bus" as opposed to a standard passenger car.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.