Passenger of special construct vehicle injured nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger in a vehicle designed for specific purposes (e.g., construction equipment, agricultural machinery) when the incident occurred in a non-roadway setting. The injury is a direct result of an accident involving the special construction vehicle, and this is the initial encounter for treatment.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury sustained while riding as a passenger in a piece of heavy equipment (e.g., bulldozer, excavator, forklift) that overturned or malfunctioned on a construction site, farm, or private property. This code is appropriate for the initial medical evaluation and treatment of such an injury.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger, not the operator, of the special construction vehicle.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic environment, such as a worksite or private land.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.