Person on outside of car injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V43.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V43.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a vehicle and are involved in a collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van during a nontraffic accident. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where pedestrians or individuals near parked vehicles are struck by moving vehicles in settings such as driveways, parking lots, or private property. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures or head injuries, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the nature of the impact. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries and for implementing preventive measures in public health initiatives. Documentation must clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, including the location and the nature of the collision, to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Emergency department notes must include a detailed description of the incident, including the mechanism of injury and any witness statements if available.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the primary diagnosis for accurate billing and epidemiological tracking.
Trauma documentation should include a comprehensive assessment of injuries, mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from vehicle collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Trauma surgeons must ensure that the coding reflects the severity of injuries and the circumstances of the accident to support appropriate reimbursement.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic vehicle collision.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Injuries coded with V43.2 can include a range of trauma such as fractures, lacerations, contusions, and head injuries sustained by individuals outside of vehicles involved in nontraffic accidents.
