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ICD-10 CodesV02.938

V02.938

Billable

Pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with two- or three wheeled motor vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/11/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 V02.938 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with two- or three wheeled motor vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

This code is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians using standing micro-mobility devices, such as electric scooters or standing bicycles, when involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. The code does not specify whether the incident occurred in a traffic or non-traffic context, which can complicate the understanding of the circumstances surrounding the injury. Clinical scenarios may include a pedestrian on an electric scooter being struck by a motorcycle or a moped. Accurate documentation of the incident's context is crucial for proper coding and understanding the external causes of morbidity and mortality associated with micro-mobility devices. This code is particularly relevant in urban settings where micro-mobility options are increasingly popular, and the risk of accidents with motor vehicles is heightened. Understanding the external causes of these injuries can help inform public health initiatives aimed at improving safety for all road users.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Ambiguity in determining traffic vs. non-traffic accident
  • Variety of micro-mobility devices and their classifications
  • Need for detailed incident descriptions in documentation
  • Potential overlap with other external cause codes

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the incident type (traffic vs. non-traffic)
  • Failure to specify the type of micro-mobility device used
  • Misclassification of the accident context
  • Lack of clarity in the relationship between the pedestrian and the motor vehicle

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, the type of micro-mobility device involved, and the circumstances of the collision.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with injuries from collisions while using electric scooters or similar devices.

Billing Considerations

Consider the need for additional codes to capture specific injuries sustained during the incident.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma documentation must include detailed descriptions of the injury patterns and the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving severe injuries from collisions with motor vehicles.

Billing Considerations

Ensure that all injuries are documented and coded accurately to reflect the full extent of trauma.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V02.938 When
  • Follow the official ICD
  • CM coding guidelines, ensuring that the external cause code is used in conjunction with the appropriate injury codes
  • Document the circumstances of the injury thoroughly to support the use of this code

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V02.938 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, level 3

Clinical Scenario

Used when a patient presents with injuries from a collision involving a micro-mobility device.

Documentation Requirements

Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant details are captured.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, including those related to micro-mobility devices. This specificity aids in better tracking and understanding of injury patterns.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, including those related to micro-mobility devices. This specificity aids in better tracking and understanding of injury patterns.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, including those related to micro-mobility devices. This specificity aids in better tracking and understanding of injury patterns.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    CDC Injury Prevention

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    CDC Injury Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I document to use V02.938 accurately?

Document the type of micro-mobility device involved, the circumstances of the collision, and whether it occurred in a traffic or non-traffic context.