Person boarding or alighting a heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedal cycle while boarding or alighting
ICD-10 V61.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedal cycle while boarding or alighting.
The ICD-10 code V61.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from heavy transport vehicles, such as buses or trucks, when they are involved in a collision with a pedal cycle. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to such incidents, which often occur in urban settings where heavy transport vehicles and cyclists share roadways. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of transport-related injuries and for implementing public health interventions aimed at reducing such incidents. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the injury, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle and cyclist involved, as well as the patient's injuries.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck while boarding or alighting from a bus.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is documented in detail to support the use of V61.4.
Trauma assessments must include a thorough history of the incident, including the speed of the vehicle and the impact on the patient.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with heavy transport vehicles.
Consider the need for additional codes to capture specific injuries sustained during the incident.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a collision.
Document the mechanism of injury, vital signs, and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures and head injuries, depending on the circumstances of the collision.
Ensure that the medical record contains detailed documentation of the incident, including the type of vehicle involved and the nature of the injuries sustained.
