Car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V44 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code V44 pertains to car occupants who sustain injuries as a result of collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses. This category encompasses a range of injuries that can occur during such incidents, including but not limited to traumatic brain injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and internal organ damage. The clinical significance of this category lies in the potential severity of injuries sustained in these types of collisions, which often involve significant force and can lead to long-term health complications or even fatalities. Proper coding is crucial for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and tracking of injury patterns related to motor vehicle accidents involving larger vehicles.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V44 includes conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and internal organ injuries sustained by car occupants in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses.
V44 codes should be used when a patient is a car occupant involved in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus, and there is documentation of injuries resulting from that incident.
Documentation should include details of the accident, the mechanism of injury, specific injuries sustained, and the treatment provided to support the use of V44 codes.
