Electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V29.191 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident.
The V29.191 code is used to classify injuries sustained by passengers on electric (assisted) bicycles when involved in collisions with other motor vehicles, specifically in nontraffic accidents. Nontraffic accidents refer to incidents that occur outside the typical roadway environment, such as private property or parking lots. This code is crucial for capturing the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to such incidents, which may include a variety of injuries ranging from minor bruises to severe trauma. Accurate coding is essential for public health data collection, resource allocation, and understanding the epidemiology of injuries associated with electric bicycles. It is important to differentiate these incidents from traffic-related accidents, as the context of the accident can influence injury patterns and treatment approaches.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and the patient's role (passenger).
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions while riding as passengers on electric bicycles in parking lots or private properties.
Emergency providers should ensure that the distinction between traffic and nontraffic accidents is clear in the documentation.
Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicle involved and the patient's position during the accident.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from electric bicycle collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in electric bicycle accidents.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic electric bicycle accident.
Documentation must include details of the injury, mechanism of injury, and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
Use V29.191 when documenting injuries sustained by a passenger on an electric bicycle involved in a collision with another motor vehicle in a nontraffic setting, ensuring that the documentation supports the external cause of the injury.
