Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with pedal cycle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V01.90 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on foot injured in collision with pedal cycle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V01.90 is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians who are struck by bicycles, without specifying whether the incident occurred in a traffic or nontraffic context. This code is crucial for capturing data on pedestrian injuries, which can inform public health initiatives and traffic safety measures. Clinical scenarios may include a pedestrian walking on a sidewalk who is hit by a cyclist riding on the same path or in a park. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, which can help in developing targeted interventions to reduce pedestrian-cyclist collisions. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the incident, the location, and the severity of the injuries sustained to ensure appropriate coding and analysis.
Emergency department notes should include a detailed account of the incident, including the location, time, and circumstances of the collision.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck by a bicycle.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support accurate coding.
Trauma documentation must include a comprehensive assessment of injuries, mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.
Patients requiring surgical intervention for severe injuries sustained from a bicycle collision.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the importance of specifying the external cause to ensure proper coding and billing.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department after a bicycle collision.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the external cause is clearly documented to support the visit.
Use V01.90 when the details of the incident do not specify whether it was a traffic or nontraffic accident, and when no other more specific external cause code applies.
