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ICD-10 Guide
ICD-10 CodesV22.21

V22.21

Billable

Unspecified electric (assisted) bicycle rider injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/11/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 V22.21 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified electric (assisted) bicycle rider injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

This code is used to classify injuries sustained by riders of electric (assisted) bicycles when involved in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles in nontraffic settings, such as private property or parking lots. The term 'unspecified' indicates that the specific nature of the injury is not detailed in the documentation. Common scenarios include accidents occurring in residential areas, driveways, or during recreational activities. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, understanding the epidemiology of electric bicycle accidents, and informing public health initiatives aimed at improving safety measures for cyclists. This code helps in identifying the need for targeted interventions and policy changes to enhance rider safety and reduce injury rates.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Ambiguity in documentation regarding the specifics of the accident
  • Variability in reporting practices across different healthcare settings
  • Potential overlap with other external cause codes
  • Need for precise details about the circumstances of the injury

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the accident circumstances
  • Misclassification of the accident type (traffic vs. nontraffic)
  • Failure to specify the nature of the injury
  • Inconsistent coding practices among different coders

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any relevant patient history.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or private properties.

Billing Considerations

Ensure that the documentation clearly states the type of vehicle involved and the context of the accident.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of injuries, mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving fractures or soft tissue injuries from collisions.

Billing Considerations

Accurate coding is crucial for trauma registries and quality improvement initiatives.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V22.21 When
  • Follow the official ICD
  • CM coding guidelines, ensuring that the external cause code is reported in conjunction with the appropriate injury codes
  • Document the circumstances of the accident thoroughly to support the use of this code

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V22.21 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, moderate severity

Clinical Scenario

Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident involving an electric bicycle.

Documentation Requirements

Document the nature of the injury, mechanism of injury, and any treatments provided.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of injuries related to electric bicycles, improving data collection and analysis for public health initiatives.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of injuries related to electric bicycles, improving data collection and analysis for public health initiatives.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of injuries related to electric bicycles, improving data collection and analysis for public health initiatives.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What should be documented to use V22.21 accurately?

Documentation should include the specifics of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, the location of the incident, and details about the injuries sustained.