Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
ICD-10 V56.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V56.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a pick-up truck or van and are subsequently involved in a collision with a nonmotor vehicle, such as a bicycle, pedestrian, or animal. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the individual is in the process of entering or exiting the vehicle, which can increase the risk of injury due to the proximity to traffic and the dynamics of the collision. Clinical documentation should detail the circumstances of the incident, including the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, the speed of the vehicles, and the nature of the injuries sustained. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of such incidents and for implementing public health strategies aimed at reducing similar occurrences in the future.
Emergency department notes should include a detailed account of the incident, including the patient's position relative to the vehicle and the nonmotor vehicle involved.
Patients presenting with injuries after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle, often with fractures or soft tissue injuries.
Consideration of the patient's awareness of their surroundings and any contributing factors such as visibility or traffic conditions.
Trauma documentation must include a comprehensive assessment of injuries, mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with nonmotor vehicles, requiring surgical intervention.
Attention to detail in documenting the mechanism of injury to support the severity of trauma and the need for surgical care.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a collision.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the appropriate visit level.
Documentation should include details about the incident, such as whether the patient was boarding or alighting, the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
