Electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accident
ICD-10 V23.51 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accident.
The V23.51 code is utilized to classify injuries sustained by passengers on electric (assisted) bicycles involved in collisions with motor vehicles such as cars, pick-up trucks, or vans during traffic accidents. This code is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to traffic incidents, particularly as the use of electric bicycles has increased in urban areas. Accurate coding of such incidents aids in understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries, facilitating public health initiatives aimed at improving road safety for vulnerable road users. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the specific injuries sustained by the passenger. This code is critical for injury surveillance and can influence policy decisions regarding traffic regulations and safety measures for electric bicycles.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including details of the collision, patient position, and any pre-existing conditions.
Patients presenting with injuries from traffic accidents while riding as passengers on electric bicycles.
Emergency providers should ensure that all relevant details of the accident are captured to support accurate coding.
Trauma surgeons need comprehensive documentation of the injuries sustained, including anatomical locations and severity.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with motor vehicles.
Trauma documentation should include the mechanism of injury and any surgical interventions performed.
Used when a patient presents with significant injuries from a traffic accident.
Detailed documentation of the patient's condition and treatment plan.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that all relevant details are captured for accurate coding.
Documentation should include details about the accident, the type of vehicle involved, the patient's role as a passenger, and the specific injuries sustained.
