Person outsd car inj in clsn w statnry object in traf, init

This code describes an individual who was outside of a vehicle and sustained injuries when that vehicle collided with a non-moving object within a traffic thoroughfare. This scenario implies the person was a pedestrian, bystander, or someone otherwise external to the car at the moment of impact. The "initial encounter" signifies that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for these injuries.

Apply this code when documenting injuries sustained by a person who was struck by a car that subsequently or simultaneously hit a fixed object (e.g., a pole, tree, building) on a public road. This includes situations where a pedestrian is pinned between a vehicle and a stationary object during a traffic accident. Use for the initial visit for diagnosis and treatment of the acute injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was outside the vehicle at the time of the collision.
• Verify the collision involved a fixed or stationary object and occurred in a traffic accident context.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the specific injury being treated. Subsequent care would use a different encounter character.