Unsp car occ inj in clsn with statnry object nontraf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an occupant of a car involved in an accident where the vehicle struck a stationary object, such as a tree, pole, or building. The accident occurred off a public roadway, like in a parking lot or private driveway, and the specific role of the occupant (e.g., driver, passenger) is not documented.

This code is appropriate for initial encounters when a patient presents with injuries resulting from a car hitting a fixed object in a non-traffic setting, and the medical record does not specify if they were the driver or a passenger. Examples include a car backing into a garage wall or hitting a fence on private property.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the accident was "nontraffic" and involved a "fixed or stationary object."
• Only use this code when the specific occupant role (driver, front passenger, rear passenger) is not identified in the medical record.
• Remember the "A" at the end signifies an initial encounter for the injury.