Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V03.90 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on foot injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V03.90 is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians who are struck by a car, pick-up truck, or van. This code is particularly relevant in emergency medicine and trauma settings, where accurate documentation of the external cause of injury is critical for treatment and billing purposes. The code does not specify whether the incident occurred in a traffic or nontraffic context, which can complicate the coding process. Common scenarios include pedestrians being hit while crossing the street, walking on sidewalks, or in parking lots. Accurate coding requires thorough documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the location, time, and nature of the collision. This code is essential for public health data collection, as it helps track pedestrian injuries and informs safety initiatives aimed at reducing such incidents.
Emergency physicians must document the mechanism of injury, location of the incident, and any contributing factors such as visibility or environmental conditions.
Patients presenting after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street or walking in a parking lot.
Ensure that the documentation clearly indicates whether the incident was traffic-related or not, as this impacts coding.
Trauma surgeons should document the extent of injuries, the mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.
Patients with multiple injuries from a pedestrian vs. vehicle collision requiring surgical intervention.
Consider the need for additional codes to capture all injuries sustained in the incident.
Used for patients presenting with significant injuries from a pedestrian vs. vehicle collision.
Document the severity of the injury and the treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
Document the specifics of the incident, including the type of vehicle involved, the location of the accident, and any contributing factors such as visibility or environmental conditions.
