Person outside 3- or 4- wheeled ATV injured nontraf, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual who was positioned on the exterior of a three- or four-wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) during an accident that occurred off public roadways. The injury is a direct result of the ATV incident, and this code is specifically for the initial medical encounter for this injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury (e.g., fracture, laceration, sprain) sustained while riding on the outside of an ATV, such as being a passenger on the fender or cargo rack, and the accident did not involve other vehicles on a public thoroughfare. This is appropriate for the first visit related to the ATV-induced trauma.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was outside the ATV, not operating or riding within a designated seat.
• Verify the accident was a "nontraffic" event, meaning it did not occur on a public road or highway.
• Remember the "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for treatment of the injury.