Driver of pk-up/van injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by the driver of a pick-up truck or van involved in a traffic accident where the vehicle collided with either a pedestrian or an animal. It specifically indicates the initial phase of care for such an injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a pick-up truck or van driver who presents with injuries following an accident involving a pedestrian or animal. Examples include a driver seen in the emergency department after hitting a deer or a person on foot.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of a pick-up truck or van, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision was with a pedestrian or animal, not another vehicle or fixed object.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter; use subsequent encounter codes for follow-up care.