Accident caused by travel and motion

This code signifies an injury or adverse health event directly resulting from travel or motion, excluding motor vehicle accidents. It encompasses incidents where the movement itself, rather than a collision, is the primary cause of the injury.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates an injury sustained due to the dynamics of travel, such as falls on moving escalators, injuries from sudden stops on public transportation (trains, buses, planes), or mishaps during recreational travel activities. Supporting documentation should specify the mode of travel and the direct link between the motion and the injury.

• Do not use for motor vehicle accidents; those have specific E-codes.
• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis following the primary injury code.
• Ensure documentation differentiates between a fall on a moving object versus a fall from a stationary object during travel.