Pedestrian injured in traffic accident involving military vehicle
ICD-10 V09.21 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian injured in traffic accident involving military vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V09.21 is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians involved in traffic accidents specifically with military vehicles. This code is crucial for accurately capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to traffic incidents involving military transport. Such incidents may occur in various contexts, including military training exercises, parades, or accidents involving military personnel on duty. Accurate coding is essential for public health data collection, resource allocation, and understanding the impact of military operations on civilian populations. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of military vehicle involved, and the nature of the pedestrian's injuries to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department records should clearly document the circumstances of the accident, including the type of military vehicle and the pedestrian's injuries.
Pedestrians struck by military vehicles during training exercises or accidents occurring near military bases.
Emergency physicians should ensure that all relevant details are captured in the medical record to support accurate coding.
Trauma documentation must include the mechanism of injury, type of military vehicle, and detailed descriptions of injuries sustained.
Trauma cases involving pedestrians hit by military transport vehicles, requiring surgical intervention.
Trauma surgeons should collaborate with coders to ensure that all aspects of the injury and its cause are documented.
Used when a pedestrian injured in a traffic accident presents to the emergency department.
Documentation must include details of the injury and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure thorough documentation to support the visit level.
Documentation should include the type of military vehicle involved, the circumstances of the accident, and the specific injuries sustained by the pedestrian. This information is crucial for accurate coding and billing.
