Driver of hv veh injured in collision w oth mv in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a large commercial vehicle, such as a semi-truck or bus, during a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on a public roadway. The injury is a direct result of the impact with other vehicles involved in the traffic accident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to the driver of a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., 18-wheeler, tanker truck, large passenger bus) who was involved in a crash with one or more other motor vehicles. This code is appropriate for the initial treatment of injuries sustained in such an event.

• Ensure the patient was the driver of the heavy transport vehicle, not a passenger or pedestrian.
• Verify the incident involved a collision with other motor vehicles in traffic, not a single-vehicle accident or collision with a fixed object.
• The "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury. Use subsequent encounter codes for follow-up care.