Unspecified electric (assisted) bicycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V26.91 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified electric (assisted) bicycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident.
The V26.91 code is used to classify injuries sustained by riders of electric (assisted) bicycles involved in collisions with nonmotor vehicles, such as pedestrians, bicycles, or animals, during traffic accidents. This code is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to traffic incidents involving electric bicycles, which are increasingly popular. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data collection, injury prevention strategies, and resource allocation. The code does not specify the nature of the injury, allowing for flexibility in documentation but requiring thorough clinical details to ensure proper coding. It is important to differentiate these incidents from those involving motor vehicles to accurately reflect the circumstances of the injury and to inform safety measures and policy decisions.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, type of vehicle involved, and any relevant patient history.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after a collision with a pedestrian or another bicycle.
Ensure that the documentation specifies the type of bicycle (electric) and the nature of the collision to avoid ambiguity.
Trauma notes must include detailed descriptions of the injury patterns and the circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and may influence future funding and resource allocation.
Used for patients presenting with significant injuries from e-bike collisions.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
V26.91 is used for a variety of injuries sustained by electric bicycle riders, including fractures, contusions, and lacerations resulting from collisions with nonmotor vehicles.
