Occup of hv veh injured in collision w hv veh in traf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an unspecified occupant of a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., large truck, tractor-trailer) involved in a traffic accident where the other vehicle was also a heavy transport vehicle or a bus. The "unspecified occupant" aspect means the specific role (driver, passenger) is not documented. This code is specifically for the initial encounter for this injury.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates an injury to an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle involved in a collision with another heavy transport vehicle or a bus. This applies when the patient's specific occupant status (e.g., driver, passenger) is not specified in the medical record. It is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states a collision between two heavy transport vehicles or a heavy transport vehicle and a bus.
• Only use this code if the occupant's specific role (driver, passenger) is not identified.
• Remember the "A" at the end signifies an initial encounter for the injury.