Person outside hv veh inj in clsn w 2/3-whl mv in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was positioned on the exterior of a large transport vehicle (e.g., a truck, bus) when it was involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., motorcycle, scooter) in a traffic accident. The injury occurred during the initial phase of care for this specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting an injury to a person who was an external occupant (e.g., riding on the running board, clinging to the side) of a heavy transport vehicle that collided with a motorcycle or similar vehicle on a public roadway. This is appropriate for the initial encounter for treatment of the resulting trauma.

• Ensure the patient's role as an "external occupant" of the heavy transport vehicle is clearly documented.
• Verify the involvement of a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle as the other party in the collision.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the treatment of injuries sustained from this specific accident.