Person on outside of car injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V47.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V47.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a vehicle and are involved in a collision with a fixed or stationary object during a nontraffic accident. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where pedestrians or individuals near parked vehicles are injured due to collisions with structures such as buildings, fences, or other immovable objects. Clinical documentation should detail the circumstances of the accident, including the type of object involved and the nature of the injuries sustained. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, which can inform public health initiatives aimed at reducing similar incidents. This code is part of a broader classification of external causes of morbidity and mortality, which includes various types of accidents, injuries, and environmental exposures.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, the patient's location at the time of the accident, and any relevant details about the fixed object involved.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after colliding with a stationary object while outside a vehicle.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the documentation includes the patient's position relative to the vehicle and the object to support accurate coding.
Trauma documentation must include detailed descriptions of the injuries sustained, the mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with fixed objects, requiring surgical intervention.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the importance of documenting the external cause of injury for accurate coding and potential public health reporting.
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 coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Documentation should include details about the accident, such as the type of fixed object involved, the patient's position at the time of the incident, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This information is crucial for accurate coding and billing.
