Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V52.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a pick-up truck or van and are involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, such as a motorcycle or scooter, in a nontraffic setting. Nontraffic accidents may occur in various environments, including private property, parking lots, or during recreational activities. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, guiding public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Emergency department notes should clearly outline the mechanism of injury, patient presentation, and any immediate interventions performed.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck by a motorcycle while standing outside a vehicle.
Ensure that the external cause code aligns with the primary diagnosis and that all relevant details are captured in the medical record.
Trauma registries require detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicles involved and the patient's trajectory during the accident.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from collisions with motorcycles, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma statistics and resource allocation; ensure all injury details are documented.
Used for patients presenting with injuries from nontraffic accidents.
Document the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
Injuries associated with V52.2 can include fractures, contusions, lacerations, and head injuries resulting from collisions with two- or three-wheeled vehicles while outside a pick-up truck or van.
