Person injured wh brd/alit from amblnc/fire eng, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual during the process of entering or exiting an ambulance or fire engine. This includes injuries that occur as a direct result of the boarding or alighting action, such as slips, falls, or being struck by a component of the vehicle. It specifically refers to the initial presentation of such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury that occurred while they were either getting into or out of an emergency vehicle like an ambulance or fire engine. This is appropriate for the initial assessment and treatment of the injury. Examples include a patient falling off the stretcher while being loaded into an ambulance or a firefighter spraining an ankle while dismounting a fire engine.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V00-Y99) to specify the mechanism of injury.
• Requires an additional code for the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during the boarding or alighting process of an ambulance or fire engine.