Prsn brd/alit pk-up/van inj in clsn w statnry object, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting into or out of a pick-up truck or van when the vehicle collided with a non-moving object. The injury is directly attributable to this specific type of vehicular impact while the person was in the act of boarding or alighting.

Use this code for patients presenting with injuries such as fractures, lacerations, or contusions that occurred when they were struck or thrown during a collision between a pick-up truck or van and a fixed object (e.g., a tree, pole, building) while they were entering or exiting the vehicle. This applies to the initial treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was boarding or alighting the vehicle at the time of impact.
• Verify the vehicle involved was specifically a pick-up truck or van, and the object was fixed or stationary.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the treatment of the injury.