Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V04.90 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on foot injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians who are struck by heavy transport vehicles or buses. It is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with such incidents, which can occur in both traffic and nontraffic contexts. The code does not specify the circumstances of the accident, making it applicable in various scenarios, including urban environments where pedestrians may be involved in accidents with buses or trucks. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data collection, injury prevention strategies, and resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should include details about the incident, the type of vehicle involved, and the circumstances surrounding the injury to ensure proper coding and analysis of trends in pedestrian safety.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, type of vehicle, and any relevant environmental factors.
Patients presenting with fractures, contusions, or lacerations after being struck by a bus or truck.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the documentation reflects the external cause accurately to support appropriate coding.
Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the vehicle type and impact details.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from collisions with heavy vehicles requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in pedestrian accidents.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department after being struck by a heavy vehicle.
Documentation must include details of the injury and the mechanism of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the severity of the injury.
Document the specifics of the incident, including the type of vehicle involved, the location of the accident, and any relevant details about the pedestrian's actions at the time of the collision.
