Animal-rider injured in collision w nonmtr vehicles, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding an animal (e.g., horse, camel) due to a collision with another non-motorized vehicle, such as a bicycle, skateboard, or animal-drawn vehicle. The "initial encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for the first time a patient is receiving active treatment for this specific injury.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents to an emergency department or clinic with injuries resulting from an incident where they were riding an animal and collided with another non-motorized form of transportation. Examples include a horseback rider colliding with a cyclist on a trail, or a person on a donkey cart colliding with a pedestrian pushing a stroller.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was an "animal-rider" and the collision was with a "nonmotor vehicle."
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for treatment of this injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.