Other motorcycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V26.49 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other motorcycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V26.49 is used to classify injuries sustained by motorcycle drivers involved in collisions with nonmotor vehicles during traffic accidents. This code captures a specific subset of motorcycle-related injuries, emphasizing the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with traffic incidents. Such collisions can involve pedestrians, cyclists, or stationary objects, leading to a range of injuries from minor abrasions to severe trauma. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating public health research, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This code is critical for understanding the impact of traffic safety measures and for developing targeted interventions to reduce motorcycle-related injuries.
Emergency department notes must clearly document the mechanism of injury, type of collision, and any immediate interventions performed.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or concussions following a motorcycle collision with a pedestrian.
Ensure that all relevant details of the accident are captured to support the use of V26.49.
Operative reports should detail the injuries sustained and the surgical interventions performed, linking them to the external cause.
Trauma patients requiring surgical intervention due to severe injuries from motorcycle collisions.
Accurate coding is crucial for trauma registries and quality improvement initiatives.
Used when a motorcycle driver presents to the ED with injuries from a collision.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the visit level.
Injuries can include fractures, lacerations, concussions, and other trauma resulting from collisions with nonmotor vehicles.
