Car passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V46.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V46.1 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car passenger involved in a collision with a nonmotor vehicle, such as a bicycle, pedestrian, or animal, occurring in a nontraffic setting. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the accident does not take place on a public roadway, such as in a parking lot, private property, or during recreational activities. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of injuries, facilitating appropriate treatment, and ensuring proper reimbursement. Documentation should include details about the nature of the collision, the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, and the circumstances surrounding the incident. This code helps public health professionals analyze trends in nontraffic-related injuries and develop preventive measures.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including details about the nonmotor vehicle and the accident's location.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions with bicycles or pedestrians in parking lots.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the documentation reflects the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid misclassification.
Trauma surgeons need comprehensive documentation of the injury mechanism, including the type of nonmotor vehicle and the impact on the patient.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with nonmotor vehicles, such as bicycles or animals.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in nontraffic incidents.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nonmotor vehicle collision.
Documentation must include details of the injury and the mechanism of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the external cause code is accurately linked to the visit.
V46.1 covers injuries sustained by car passengers in collisions with nonmotor vehicles, such as bicycles or pedestrians, occurring in nontraffic settings.
