Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with sport utility vehicle
ICD-10 V43.41 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with sport utility vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V43.41 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a car and are subsequently involved in a collision with a sport utility vehicle (SUV). This scenario typically occurs in urban settings where pedestrian traffic is high, and vehicles are in close proximity to sidewalks or parking areas. Injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures or head injuries, depending on the speed of the SUV and the circumstances of the incident. Accurate coding of this event is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of pedestrian injuries and for implementing public health interventions aimed at reducing such incidents. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the injury, the type of vehicle involved, and the specific actions of the injured party at the time of the incident.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle and the actions of the patient at the time of injury.
Patients presenting with injuries after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle.
Consideration of the patient's location (e.g., crosswalk, parking lot) and the speed of the SUV can impact the severity of injuries and subsequent coding.
Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of injuries, surgical interventions, and the mechanism of injury.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from vehicle collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Trauma surgeons must ensure that all injuries are documented and coded accurately to reflect the full extent of trauma.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a vehicle collision.
Documentation must include the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant details of the incident are captured.
Documentation should include the type of vehicle involved, the actions of the injured person at the time of the incident, and any relevant environmental factors that may have contributed to the injury.
