Pedestrian on skateboard injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V04.92 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on skateboard injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V04.92 is used to classify injuries sustained by a pedestrian riding a skateboard who is involved in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus. This code is particularly relevant in urban settings where skateboarding is common, and it captures incidents that may occur on roadways or in non-traffic areas such as parking lots. The code does not specify whether the incident occurred in a traffic context or not, which can complicate the coding process. Accurate documentation of the circumstances surrounding the injury is crucial for proper coding and billing. This code is essential for public health data collection, as it helps identify trends in injuries related to skateboarding and heavy vehicles, informing safety initiatives and policy decisions aimed at reducing such incidents.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the incident, and any witness statements if available.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or concussions after being struck by a vehicle while skateboarding.
Emergency physicians should ensure that all relevant details are captured in the medical record to support the use of this code.
Trauma surgeons need to document the specifics of the injury, including the type of transport vehicle involved and the circumstances leading to the collision.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma cases, as it impacts treatment protocols and potential research outcomes.
Used when a patient presents with significant injuries from a collision.
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.
Document the specifics of the incident, including the type of vehicle involved, the location of the accident, and any details about the skateboarder's actions leading up to the collision.
