Animal-rider injured in collision w pedal cycle, subs encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding an animal (e.g., horse, camel) who was involved in a collision with a pedal cycle (e.g., bicycle, tricycle). The "D" in the seventh character indicates that this is a subsequent encounter for the injury, meaning the patient is receiving follow-up care after the initial treatment.

Use this code when documenting ongoing care for an animal-rider who was previously treated for injuries resulting from a collision with a pedal cycle. This includes follow-up visits for wound care, physical therapy, medication management, or monitoring of healing. It is appropriate for any encounter after the initial acute treatment.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify that the collision involved an animal-rider and a pedal cycle, not other types of vehicles or pedestrians.