Other motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accident
ICD-10 V23.49 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V23.49 is used to classify injuries sustained by motorcycle drivers involved in collisions with cars, pick-up trucks, or vans during traffic accidents. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to motorcycle accidents, which are significant contributors to trauma cases in emergency medicine and trauma surgery. Motorcycle drivers are particularly vulnerable to severe injuries due to the lack of protective barriers compared to occupants of enclosed vehicles. Common injuries associated with such collisions include fractures, head trauma, and soft tissue injuries. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for tracking injury patterns, resource allocation, and public health interventions aimed at reducing motorcycle-related accidents. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, type of vehicles involved, and any pre-existing conditions.
Motorcycle driver presenting with multiple trauma after a collision with a car, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Ensure that all injuries are documented and linked to the external cause for accurate coding.
Operative reports must detail the injuries sustained and the mechanism of injury to support the use of V23.49.
Trauma cases involving motorcycle drivers with severe injuries from a collision, necessitating surgical intervention.
Consider the need for comprehensive documentation of all injuries and their relation to the external cause.
Used when a motorcycle driver presents with severe injuries after a collision.
Document the severity of injuries and the need for emergency intervention.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure thorough documentation of the mechanism of injury.
Use V23.49 when documenting injuries sustained by a motorcycle driver involved in a collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van during a traffic accident. Ensure that the documentation supports the external cause of the injuries.
