Occ of anml-drn vehicle injured in clsn w 2/3-whl mv, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding in a vehicle pulled by an animal, such as a buggy or carriage, when that vehicle collides with a motorcycle, scooter, or moped. The injury occurred during the initial presentation for care related to this specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting injuries from an accident where a patient, as an occupant of an animal-drawn conveyance, was involved in a crash with a two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicle. This is appropriate for the initial visit to a healthcare provider for these injuries.

• Ensure the patient was an occupant of the animal-drawn vehicle, not the animal handler or a pedestrian.
• Verify the collision involved a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, not a car or truck.
• Confirm this is the first encounter for treatment of injuries from this specific accident.