Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V16.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a pedal cycle and are involved in a collision with another nonmotor vehicle, such as a pedestrian, animal, or bicycle, in a nontraffic setting. Nontraffic accidents can occur in various environments, including parks, private property, or other areas not designated as public roadways. The injuries may range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, which can inform public health initiatives aimed at reducing accidents and improving safety measures for cyclists. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including details about the collision and any immediate treatment provided.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after a collision with a pedestrian or another cyclist.
Ensure that the documentation specifies whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the cycle at the time of the accident.
Trauma notes must include a detailed account of the injury mechanism, injury severity, and any surgical interventions performed.
Patients with significant trauma requiring surgical intervention due to collisions with nonmotor vehicles.
Accurate coding is crucial for trauma registries and for tracking injury patterns in the population.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nonmotor vehicle collision.
Document the nature of the injuries and the mechanism of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the level of service billed.
Documentation should include details about the accident, such as whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the bike, the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
