Animal-rider injured in collision w rail trn/veh, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was riding an animal (e.g., horseback riding) and was involved in a collision with a railway train or other railway vehicle. It specifically denotes the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Apply this code when documenting the primary diagnosis for a patient presenting with injuries resulting from an animal they were riding striking or being struck by a train. This includes scenarios where the animal and rider were on or near railway tracks at the time of the incident.

• Always assign an external cause code (V00-Y99) in conjunction with this code to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• Do not use this code if the individual was a passenger on the train or if the animal was not being ridden.