Person boarding or alighting other motorcycle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
ICD-10 V25.39 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting other motorcycle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a motorcycle and are subsequently involved in a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle. Such incidents can occur at railway crossings, where motorcyclists may not be aware of oncoming trains or may misjudge the timing of their crossing. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures, head injuries, and internal injuries, depending on the speed of the train and the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding of these incidents is crucial for public health data collection, injury prevention strategies, and resource allocation for emergency services. This code falls under the external causes of morbidity and mortality, highlighting the importance of understanding the circumstances surrounding injuries to improve safety measures and reduce future occurrences.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including the patient's actions (boarding or alighting) and the circumstances of the collision.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck by a train while on a motorcycle, often requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is explicitly stated to avoid ambiguity in coding.
Trauma registries require detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of motorcycle and specifics of the collision.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from train collisions, necessitating surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma statistics and research; ensure all relevant details are captured.
Used for emergency visits related to injuries from train collisions.
Document the nature of the injury and the external cause.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation of the incident.
Documentation should include the specific circumstances of the injury, whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the motorcycle, and details of the collision with the train.
