Prsn brd/alit hv veh inj in clsn w pedl cyc wh brd/alit,init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual who was in the process of getting on or off a large transport vehicle (e.g., bus, train, semi-truck) and was struck by a pedal cycle. The injury occurred as a direct result of this collision during the boarding or alighting action. This is for the initial treatment of the injury.

Use this code when documenting an injury to a patient who was struck by a bicycle while they were actively entering or exiting a heavy transport vehicle. This applies to scenarios such as a passenger being hit by a cyclist while stepping off a bus, or a worker struck by a bike while climbing into a large truck. It is specifically for the first encounter for this injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was boarding or alighting a heavy transport vehicle and was struck by a pedal cycle.
• Verify this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury sustained in addition to this external cause code.