Driver of pk-up/van injured in clsn w oth mv in traf, init

This code identifies a driver of a pickup truck or van who sustained injuries in a traffic collision involving at least one other motor vehicle. It specifically indicates the initial phase of treatment for these injuries.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting to an emergency department, urgent care, or physician's office after being injured as the driver of a pickup truck or van in a multi-vehicle accident on a public roadway. This code is appropriate for the first visit related to the accident.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the pickup truck or van, not a passenger.
• Confirm the collision involved other motor vehicles and occurred in a traffic accident setting.
• Remember the "A" suffix denotes an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.