Passenger of snowmobile injured in nontraffic accident, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was a passenger on a snowmobile involved in an accident that occurred off a public roadway. The injury is being treated for the first time.

Apply this code when documenting initial treatment for a passenger injured in an off-road snowmobile incident, such as a collision with a tree on a trail or a rollover in a field. This code is appropriate for the initial encounter for care related to the injury.

• Ensure the patient was a passenger, not the driver, of the snowmobile.
• Verify the accident occurred in a non-traffic setting (e.g., private property, designated snowmobile trail).
• Confirm this is the first time the patient is receiving treatment for this specific injury.