Bus occupant injured in noncollision transport accident
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V78 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of bus occupant injured in noncollision transport accident.
The ICD-10 code V78 refers to bus occupants who are injured in noncollision transport accidents. This category encompasses a range of injuries sustained by individuals traveling in a bus that are not the result of a collision with another vehicle or object. Such incidents may include falls within the bus, injuries caused by sudden stops, or accidents related to the bus's movement, such as abrupt maneuvers or mechanical failures. Understanding this category is crucial for accurately capturing the nature of injuries sustained in these specific circumstances, which can vary widely in severity and type.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V78 includes injuries such as fractures, sprains, and contusions that occur to bus occupants during noncollision events, such as sudden stops or falls within the bus.
V78 codes should be used when documenting injuries sustained by bus occupants that are not the result of a collision, ensuring that the circumstances of the injury are clearly described.
Documentation should include a detailed account of the incident, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any relevant medical evaluations or treatments provided.
