Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V54.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by occupants of 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 of the typical roadway environment, such as in parking lots, private property, or during loading/unloading operations. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to such collisions, which can result in a range of injuries from minor to severe, including fractures, concussions, and soft tissue injuries. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of these injuries, guiding public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation must clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to support the use of this specific code.
Emergency department notes must include details of the accident, mechanism of injury, and initial assessment findings.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or during loading/unloading activities.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of V54.3.
Operative reports and trauma assessments should detail the nature of injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving occupants of pick-up trucks or vans with significant injuries from collisions.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registry data and quality improvement initiatives.
Used for patients presenting with significant injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the visit level.
V54.3 covers injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses during nontraffic accidents, such as those occurring in parking lots or private property.
