Driver of pk-up/van inj in clsn w nonmtr veh in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a pick-up truck or van involved in a traffic collision with a non-motorized vehicle. The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care following the accident.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries to the driver of a pick-up truck or van when the vehicle collides with objects such as bicycles, animal-drawn vehicles, or other non-motorized conveyances on a public roadway. It should be used for the first encounter related to the injury.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the pick-up truck or van, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a non-motorized vehicle, not another car, truck, or motorcycle.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury resulting from this specific accident.