Passenger of snowmobile injured in traffic accident, init

This code identifies an individual who was a passenger on a snowmobile involved in a collision with another vehicle or object on a public roadway or thoroughfare. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for injuries sustained in this particular accident.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with injuries sustained as a passenger in a snowmobile traffic accident. This includes emergency department visits, initial physician office visits, or initial hospital admissions directly following the incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was a passenger and not the driver.
• Confirm the accident occurred in a traffic setting (e.g., public road, highway).
• This code is for the initial encounter only; subsequent care will require a different seventh character.