Person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in noncollision transport accident
ICD-10 V28.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in noncollision transport accident.
The ICD-10 code V28.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a motorcycle and are injured in a noncollision transport accident. This can include situations where a person falls while getting on or off a motorcycle, or is injured due to the motorcycle tipping over or losing balance. Such incidents can lead to a variety of injuries, ranging from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the circumstances of the fall or incident. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of motorcycle-related injuries and for implementing preventive measures in public health. It is important to document the mechanism of injury clearly, as this code specifically addresses noncollision events, distinguishing it from other motorcycle-related injuries that may involve collisions with other vehicles or objects.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the circumstances of the injury, including the patient's activity (boarding or alighting) and any contributing factors.
Patients presenting with fractures or soft tissue injuries after falling from a motorcycle while getting on or off.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is documented to support the use of V28.3, as this is critical for accurate coding.
Trauma assessments must include detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and any associated injuries.
Trauma cases involving patients who have sustained injuries from falls while boarding or alighting from motorcycles.
Consider the potential for multiple injuries and the need for comprehensive documentation to support all codes used.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a noncollision motorcycle incident.
Document the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Use V28.3 when documenting injuries sustained by a person boarding or alighting from a motorcycle in a noncollision incident. Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
