Occ of anml-drn vehicle injured in clsn w nonmtr veh, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by a person riding in a vehicle pulled by an animal (e.g., a horse-drawn carriage, buggy) when that vehicle collides with another non-motorized form of transport. This could involve an impact with a bicycle, another animal-drawn vehicle, or a pedestrian. The "initial encounter" designation indicates the patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries from incidents such as a buggy colliding with a bicycle on a rural road, or a horse-drawn cart striking a pedestrian in a park. It is appropriate for the initial visit where the injury is diagnosed and treatment begins. This code is not used for collisions involving motor vehicles.

• Ensure the patient was an occupant of the animal-drawn vehicle, not the animal handler or a pedestrian.
• Confirm the collision was specifically with another non-motorized vehicle or object.
• Always append the appropriate seventh character for subsequent encounters (D) or sequela (S).