Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V42.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V42.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a car and are involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, specifically in a nontraffic accident context. This may include scenarios such as a motorcycle or scooter colliding with a pedestrian or a parked vehicle. Nontraffic accidents can occur in various settings, such as private property, parking lots, or during recreational activities. Accurate coding of this injury is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such incidents, facilitating appropriate treatment, and ensuring proper reimbursement. Documentation should clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, including the location and nature of the collision, to support the use of this specific code.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any relevant patient history to support the use of V42.2.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions with motorcycles or scooters while outside of a vehicle.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the documentation reflects the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid coding errors.
Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicle and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Trauma cases involving pedestrians struck by motorcycles or scooters in nontraffic settings.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in nontraffic accidents.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic collision.
Documentation must include the mechanism of injury and any relevant history.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Injuries coded with V42.2 typically include those sustained by pedestrians or individuals outside of a vehicle who are struck by motorcycles or scooters in nontraffic settings, such as parking lots or private property.
