Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pick-up truck
ICD-10 V43.43 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pick-up truck.
The ICD-10 code V43.43 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 pick-up truck. This scenario typically occurs in urban settings where pedestrian traffic is high, and vehicles are in close proximity to one another. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures or head injuries, depending on the speed of the vehicles involved and the circumstances of the incident. Accurate coding of this event is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related 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 location of the incident to ensure proper coding and analysis.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, patient presentation, and any immediate interventions performed.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle, often requiring imaging studies and trauma assessments.
Consideration of the patient's pre-existing conditions that may affect injury outcomes and treatment.
Detailed operative notes and injury assessments are necessary, including descriptions of all injuries sustained and surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving complex injuries from vehicular collisions, often requiring multidisciplinary care.
Accurate coding of all injuries is critical for surgical planning and post-operative care.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a vehicular collision.
Documentation must include a detailed history, examination findings, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant details of the incident are captured.
Use V43.43 when documenting injuries sustained by a person boarding or alighting from a car who is injured in a collision specifically with a pick-up truck. Ensure that the documentation supports the mechanism of injury.
