Person on outside of car injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accident
ICD-10 V47.7 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V47.7 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 traffic accident. This code is particularly relevant for documenting incidents where pedestrians, cyclists, or individuals standing near a vehicle are struck by the vehicle itself or collide with objects such as guardrails, poles, or buildings. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to traffic accidents, which can inform public health initiatives and traffic safety regulations. Clinicians must ensure that the circumstances of the injury are clearly documented, including the type of object involved and the nature of the collision, to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Emergency department notes must clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including the patient's position relative to the vehicle and the object involved.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck by a vehicle or colliding with a stationary object.
Consideration of potential secondary injuries and the need for comprehensive documentation to support coding.
Detailed operative reports and trauma assessments should include descriptions of the injury mechanism and any associated injuries.
Trauma patients with multiple injuries from a traffic accident, requiring thorough documentation of all injuries sustained.
Attention to the potential for co-morbid conditions that may affect treatment and coding.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a traffic accident.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Document the patient's position relative to the vehicle, the type of fixed or stationary object involved, and the nature of the injury sustained.
