Driver of snowmobile injured in nontraffic accident, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual operating a snowmobile in an incident that did not occur on a public roadway. The injury is a direct result of the snowmobile accident itself, rather than a pre-existing condition or other external factor. This code also indicates that this is the first time the patient is being seen for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting injuries to a snowmobile driver involved in an off-road accident, such as on trails, private property, or frozen lakes. This includes scenarios like rollovers, collisions with natural objects (e.g., trees, rocks), or falls from the snowmobile, as long as the incident did not take place on a public thoroughfare.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain).
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was the driver and the accident was nontraffic.
• Verify that this is indeed the initial encounter for this injury; subsequent encounters would use a different seventh character.