Passenger of 3- or 4- wheeled ATV injured in traf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual riding as a passenger on a three- or four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) involved in a collision on a public roadway or highway. It specifically indicates that this is the first time the patient is being treated for this particular injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a passenger of an ATV involved in a traffic accident, such as a collision with another vehicle or a fixed object on a public road. This code is appropriate for the initial presentation and treatment of the injury.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger, not the driver, of the ATV.
• Verify the accident occurred in a traffic setting (e.g., public road, highway).
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injury. Subsequent care would require a different seventh character.