Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V46.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V46.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by car occupants involved in collisions with nonmotor vehicles during nontraffic accidents. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the specifics of the incident do not fall under typical traffic-related incidents, such as collisions occurring in private property settings or during recreational activities. Examples include a car hitting a bicycle or a pedestrian in a parking lot or driveway. Accurate coding requires detailed documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the type of nonmotor vehicle involved and the environment where the accident occurred. This code is essential for tracking morbidity and mortality related to nontraffic accidents, which can inform public health initiatives and safety regulations.
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, pedestrians, or other nonmotor vehicles in nontraffic settings.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the documentation clearly distinguishes between traffic and nontraffic incidents to avoid coding errors.
Trauma surgeons need comprehensive documentation of the injury mechanism, including the type of nonmotor vehicle and the circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving car occupants injured in collisions with nonmotor vehicles during recreational activities or on private property.
Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of the injuries sustained and the context of the accident to support accurate coding.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is well-documented to support the coding of the external cause.
V46.3 covers injuries sustained by car occupants in collisions with nonmotor vehicles during nontraffic accidents, such as those occurring in parking lots or private properties.
To ensure accurate coding, document the specifics of the accident, including the type of nonmotor vehicle involved and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
