V47.0XXA
ICD-10-CMCar driver injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
This code describes an injury sustained by the driver of a car involved in an accident where the vehicle strikes a non-moving object, such as a tree, pole, or building. Crucially, this event occurs outside of a public roadway, like in a parking lot, private driveway, or field. The "initial encounter" signifies that this code is used for the first time a patient is seen for this specific injury.
This code is appropriate when documenting injuries to a car driver who crashed into a stationary object on private property or in an area not considered a public thoroughfare. Examples include a driver hitting a fence in their backyard, colliding with a light post in a private parking garage, or striking a tree on a private estate. It should be applied for the initial treatment of these injuries.
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