Person injured in clsn betw mtr veh and 2/3-whl mv, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual involved in a traffic accident where a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., motorcycle, moped, scooter) collided with another type of motor vehicle (e.g., car, truck, bus). The "initial encounter" designation indicates that this code is used for the patient's first visit for this specific injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for injuries resulting from a collision between a motorcycle and a car on a public roadway. This includes scenarios where a moped rider is hit by a truck or a scooter occupant is struck by another motor vehicle in a traffic setting.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies a "traffic" accident involving another motor vehicle and a two- or three-wheeled vehicle.
• This code is for the initial treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters for the same injury will require different seventh characters.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained in addition to this external cause code.