Driver of hv veh injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, init

This code identifies an injury sustained by the driver of a large commercial vehicle, such as a truck or bus, when their vehicle strikes a pedestrian or an animal during a traffic incident. The injury occurred during the initial phase of treatment for the accident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a truck driver involved in a collision with a person or an animal on a public roadway. This is appropriate for the initial emergency room visit or first hospitalization following such an event.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of a heavy transport vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a pedestrian or an animal, not another vehicle.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries from this specific accident.