Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V19.09 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V19.09 is used to classify injuries sustained by a pedal cycle driver involved in a collision with other motor vehicles that occurs outside of traditional traffic scenarios. This may include incidents occurring in parking lots, private property, or during organized events where vehicles are present but not in a typical roadway context. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of cycling injuries, facilitating appropriate public health interventions, and ensuring that healthcare providers receive proper reimbursement for services rendered. Documentation should clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, including the location and nature of the collision, to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Emergency department notes must detail the mechanism of injury, location, and type of vehicles involved.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions following a collision with a motor vehicle in a nontraffic setting.
Ensure that the documentation explicitly states the nontraffic nature of the incident to support the use of V19.09.
Trauma assessments should include detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and any relevant imaging findings.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions in parking lots or during events.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and may impact quality metrics.
Used when a cyclist presents to the ED with injuries from a nontraffic collision.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Documenting the location is crucial for accurately applying the V19.09 code, as it specifies that the incident occurred in a nontraffic setting, which differentiates it from traffic-related injuries.
