Passenger in hv veh injured in clsn w unsp mv in traf, init

This code describes an injury sustained by a passenger in a large commercial vehicle, such as a bus or truck, involved in a traffic accident with another motor vehicle of an unspecified type. The collision occurred on a public roadway, and this code signifies the initial treatment for the injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient who was a passenger in a heavy transport vehicle (e.g., commercial bus, 18-wheeler) that collided with another motor vehicle, and the specific type of the other vehicle involved is not documented. This applies to emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit for the injury.

• Ensure the patient's role is specifically documented as a "passenger" in a "heavy transport vehicle."
• Confirm the collision involved another "unspecified motor vehicle" in a "traffic accident."
• Verify this is the "initial encounter" for treatment of the injury. Subsequent care would use a different encounter character.