Driver of amblnc/fire eng injured nontraf, init

This diagnosis code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating an ambulance or fire engine, where the incident causing the injury did not occur on a public roadway or involve other vehicles in motion. It specifically applies to the initial treatment of such an injury.

Use this code when documenting injuries to paramedics, EMTs, or firefighters who are driving their emergency vehicles, but the injury results from an accident that is not traffic-related. Examples include a driver falling out of the vehicle while parked at a scene, being struck by equipment inside the vehicle during a sudden stop, or an injury sustained while maneuvering the vehicle on private property.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was the driver of an ambulance or fire engine.
• Verify the accident was explicitly nontraffic in nature; if it was a traffic accident, a different code is required.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent care would require a different encounter character.