Animal-rider injured in collision w 2/3-whl mv, init

This code describes an injury sustained by an individual riding an animal (e.g., horse, camel) who is involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicle (e.g., motorcycle, scooter). It specifically indicates the initial treatment or encounter for this particular incident.

Apply this code when documenting the first medical encounter for an animal rider injured in a traffic accident involving a motorcycle, moped, or similar vehicle. This would be appropriate for emergency room visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit directly following such an event.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was riding an animal and collided with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would require a different seventh character.
• Always code the specific injuries sustained by the animal rider in addition to this external cause code.