Electric (assisted) bicycle driver injured in collision with pedal cycle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V21.01 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of electric (assisted) bicycle driver injured in collision with pedal cycle in nontraffic accident.
The code V21.01 is used to classify injuries sustained by a driver of an electric (assisted) bicycle involved in a collision with a pedal cycle, specifically in a nontraffic accident context. This may include incidents occurring on private property, in parks, or other non-public roadways. Such injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of electric bicycle-related injuries and for implementing public health strategies aimed at reducing such incidents. Documentation should include details about the nature of the collision, the environment in which it occurred, and the specific injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and analysis of trends in electric bicycle safety.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any contributing factors such as weather or visibility.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after a collision between an electric bicycle and a pedal cycle.
Consider the potential for multiple injuries and ensure all are documented and coded appropriately.
Detailed trauma assessments must be performed, including mechanism of injury and injury severity scores.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Ensure that all injuries are captured and linked to the appropriate external cause code.
Used when a patient presents to the ED with injuries from an electric bicycle collision.
Document the nature of the injuries and the mechanism of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure all injuries are documented.
You should document the specifics of the collision, including the type of bicycles involved, the location of the accident, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
No, V21.01 is specifically for nontraffic accidents. For traffic-related incidents, use the appropriate traffic accident code.
