Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V47.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified car occupant injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V47.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by car occupants involved in collisions with fixed or stationary objects during nontraffic accidents. This may include incidents occurring in parking lots, driveways, or private property where vehicles collide with structures such as walls, fences, or other immovable objects. The code is essential for capturing data on the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to vehicle accidents outside of public roadways. Accurate coding is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, guiding public health interventions, and allocating resources for prevention strategies. Documentation should specify the nature of the accident, the type of object involved, and the extent of injuries sustained to ensure appropriate coding and analysis.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including details about the collision and the object involved.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or driveways, such as fractures or contusions.
Ensure that the documentation reflects the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid misclassification.
Trauma notes must detail the extent of injuries and the circumstances of the accident, including the type of object involved.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with stationary objects, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and quality improvement initiatives.
Used when a patient presents with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is appropriately coded based on the complexity of the case.
Use V47.3 specifically for injuries sustained by car occupants in nontraffic accidents involving collisions with fixed or stationary objects. Ensure that the documentation supports the nontraffic nature of the incident.
