Pedestrian on standing electric scooter injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V02.131 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on standing electric scooter injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians riding standing electric scooters who are involved in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles during traffic accidents. As the use of electric scooters has surged in urban areas, the incidence of related injuries has also increased. These injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures and head injuries. Accurate coding is essential for tracking the epidemiology of such incidents, which can inform public health initiatives and traffic safety regulations. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This code is particularly relevant in emergency departments and trauma centers where such injuries are treated.
Complete details of the accident, including time, location, and vehicle types involved.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck by a motor vehicle while riding an electric scooter.
Consideration of potential head injuries and the need for imaging studies.
Thorough documentation of injury patterns and mechanisms of injury.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision.
Assessment of injury severity and potential for surgical intervention.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a scooter accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the level of service billed.
Documentation should include details about the accident, such as the type of vehicle involved, the circumstances leading to the collision, and the nature of the injuries sustained by the pedestrian.
