Person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
ICD-10 V24.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus.
This code is utilized to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from an electric (assisted) bicycle and are subsequently involved in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus. Such incidents often occur in urban settings where cyclists share the road with larger vehicles. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures, head injuries, and internal injuries, depending on the speed and impact of the collision. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating public health initiatives, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should include details of the incident, the mechanism of injury, and the specific circumstances surrounding the collision to support the use of this code.
Detailed incident reports, including time, location, and mechanism of injury.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while boarding or alighting from an electric bicycle.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Comprehensive trauma assessments and surgical notes detailing injuries sustained.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with heavy vehicles.
Consider the potential for multiple injuries and the need for co-coding with injury codes.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a collision.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the collision.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant details are captured.
Documentation must include details of the incident, including whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the bicycle, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
