Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V52.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V52.9 is used to classify injuries sustained by an unspecified occupant of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle during a traffic accident. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the specific details of the occupant's role (e.g., driver, passenger) are not documented. The code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with traffic accidents, which are a leading cause of injury-related deaths globally. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries, guiding public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. This code is often used in emergency departments, trauma centers, and outpatient settings to document the circumstances surrounding the injury, which can influence treatment decisions and outcomes.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, occupant status, and any relevant details about the collision.
Patients presenting with injuries from motorcycle accidents, where the specifics of the occupant's role are unclear.
Ensure that all relevant details are captured in the medical record to support the use of this code.
Trauma documentation should include a detailed account of the injury mechanism, occupant demographics, and injury severity.
Trauma cases involving multiple vehicle types, where the occupant's role may not be clearly defined.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and research purposes.
Used when treating an occupant injured in a traffic accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
Use V52.9 when documenting injuries to an unspecified occupant of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, particularly when the specifics of the occupant's role are not documented.
