Prsn outsd pk-up/van inj pk-up truck,pk-up/van in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was positioned on the exterior of a pick-up truck or van during a traffic collision. The collision specifically involved another car, pick-up truck, or van. This code is designated for the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting injuries to a patient who was, for example, riding in the bed of a pick-up truck or standing on the running board of a van when struck by another vehicle. It is appropriate for the initial emergency department visit or first encounter for these injuries.

• Ensure the patient's position was explicitly "on the outside" of the vehicle, not inside.
• Verify the collision involved specific vehicle types: car, pick-up truck, or van.
• This code is only for the initial encounter; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.