Pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with pedal cycle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V01.138 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with pedal cycle in traffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians who are using standing micro-mobility devices, such as electric scooters or standing bicycles, when they are involved in a collision with a pedal cycle in a traffic accident. The increasing popularity of micro-mobility devices has led to a rise in related accidents, necessitating accurate coding for public health data and injury prevention strategies. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with such incidents, providing crucial data for healthcare providers, policymakers, and researchers. Accurate documentation of the circumstances surrounding the injury, including the type of conveyance and the nature of the collision, is essential for effective coding and subsequent analysis of traffic-related injuries.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, type of conveyance, and details of the collision.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions while using electric scooters or similar devices.
Emergency providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support accurate coding.
Trauma documentation should include specifics about the injury, including the type of micro-mobility device and the circumstances of the collision.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from traffic accidents involving micro-mobility devices.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the unique aspects of these injuries, as they may differ from traditional pedestrian injuries.
Used when a patient presents with significant injuries from a traffic accident.
Detailed documentation of the patient's condition and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
This code covers injuries sustained by pedestrians using standing micro-mobility devices, such as electric scooters, when involved in a collision with a pedal cycle in a traffic accident.
Ensure that the documentation clearly describes the type of conveyance used, the nature of the collision, and any relevant details about the accident to support the use of this specific external cause code.
