Passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V49.10 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V49.10 is used to classify injuries sustained by a passenger involved in a collision with an unspecified motor vehicle during a nontraffic accident. Nontraffic accidents can include incidents occurring in private property, parking lots, or other areas not designated as public roadways. This code is essential for capturing the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to motor vehicle accidents that do not occur on public roads. Accurate coding is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, guiding public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation must clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, including the location and nature of the collision, to support the use of this code.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any relevant patient history.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or private property.
Emergency providers should ensure that the narrative clearly describes the incident to support accurate coding.
Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicle and circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving passengers injured in nontraffic collisions.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and research purposes.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Use V49.10 when the details of the motor vehicle involved are unspecified, and the accident occurred in a nontraffic setting. If the vehicle type is known, opt for the more specific code.
