Motorcycle rider injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V24 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of motorcycle rider injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus.
The V24 code is utilized to classify injuries sustained by motorcycle riders involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses. This code is critical for capturing the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to motorcycle accidents, which often result in severe injuries due to the lack of protective barriers. Common injuries include fractures, traumatic brain injuries, and soft tissue injuries. Accurate coding is essential for public health data collection, insurance reimbursement, and understanding the epidemiology of motorcycle-related injuries. The use of this code helps in identifying trends in motorcycle accidents, which can inform safety regulations and public health initiatives aimed at reducing such incidents.
Emergency department notes must include details of the accident, mechanism of injury, and initial assessment findings.
Patients presenting with trauma after motorcycle accidents, requiring immediate intervention.
Consideration of pre-existing conditions that may affect treatment and recovery.
Comprehensive trauma assessments, including injury patterns and surgical interventions performed.
Severe injuries requiring surgical intervention, such as fractures or internal injuries from collisions.
Documentation of the mechanism of injury is crucial for surgical planning and outcome assessment.
Used for emergency visits related to motorcycle accidents.
Documentation must reflect the complexity of the visit and the injuries sustained.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure comprehensive documentation of the mechanism of injury.
Using V24 helps in accurately capturing the external causes of motorcycle-related injuries, which is essential for public health data, safety regulations, and insurance reimbursement.
