Person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident
ICD-10 V48.7 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V48.7 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a vehicle during a non-collision transport accident that occurs in a traffic environment. This code is particularly relevant for cases where pedestrians or individuals on bicycles or motorcycles are involved in accidents that do not involve a direct collision with another vehicle but still occur in a traffic setting. Such incidents may include falls from vehicles, being struck by objects, or other non-collision events that lead to injury. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries and for implementing public health interventions aimed at reducing such incidents.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including details about the transport mode and the circumstances of the accident.
Patients presenting with injuries after falling from a bicycle or being struck by an object while walking near traffic.
Ensure that the narrative includes specifics about the non-collision nature of the incident to support the use of V48.7.
Trauma documentation must include a detailed account of the injury mechanism, including any relevant environmental factors.
Trauma patients who have sustained injuries from non-collision events while outside of a vehicle.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and public health data; ensure all details are captured.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a non-collision transport accident.
Document the mechanism of injury and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
V48.7 covers injuries sustained by individuals outside of a vehicle during non-collision transport accidents, such as falls or being struck by objects in a traffic environment.
