Car occupant injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V45 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car occupant injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V45 is used to classify injuries sustained by car occupants involved in collisions with railway trains or railway vehicles. This code is critical for accurately capturing the circumstances surrounding the injury, which can significantly impact treatment decisions and public health data. Such collisions often result in severe injuries due to the substantial mass and speed of trains compared to automobiles. Common injuries may include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and internal organ damage. Accurate coding is essential for epidemiological studies, resource allocation, and understanding the impact of such accidents on public health. Documentation should include details about the collision, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, patient presentation, and any pre-hospital care provided.
Patients presenting with trauma after a collision with a train, including head injuries and fractures.
Consideration of potential secondary injuries from ejection or secondary impacts.
Detailed operative reports and injury assessments are necessary to capture the full extent of injuries.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a train collision requiring surgical intervention.
Documentation should reflect the mechanism of injury and any complications arising from the trauma.
Used for patients presenting with severe injuries from a train collision.
Detailed documentation of the patient's condition and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure all aspects of the injury are documented.
Use code V45 when documenting injuries sustained by car occupants involved in a collision with a railway train or vehicle, ensuring that the incident details are well-documented.
