Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V54.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.1 is used to classify injuries sustained by passengers in pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses during nontraffic accidents. Nontraffic accidents refer to incidents that occur outside the typical roadway environment, such as in parking lots, private property, or during loading/unloading activities. This code is crucial for capturing the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, particularly in scenarios where the vehicle is not in motion on public roads. Accurate coding of such incidents aids in understanding the epidemiology of injuries, guiding public health interventions, and informing safety regulations. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should clearly outline the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and patient presentation.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or during vehicle loading/unloading.
Ensure that the distinction between traffic and nontraffic accidents is clearly documented to avoid coding errors.
Trauma registries should include detailed descriptions of the incident, injury patterns, and treatment provided.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision with a heavy vehicle.
Consider the mechanism of injury when coding, as it may affect treatment protocols and outcomes.
Used when a patient presents with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity of the case.
Use V54.1 when coding for injuries sustained by passengers in pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses during nontraffic accidents. Ensure that the circumstances of the accident are well-documented.
