Pedestrian injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V03.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident.
V03.0 is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians who are involved in collisions with motor vehicles such as cars, pick-up trucks, or vans, but in situations that do not occur on public roadways or traffic environments. Nontraffic accidents can occur in various settings, including parking lots, driveways, or private property. Accurate coding of this external cause is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of pedestrian injuries, guiding public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for injury prevention strategies. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the location of the incident to support the use of this code.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, the type of vehicle involved, and the location of the incident.
Patients presenting with fractures, contusions, or lacerations after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot.
Ensure that the documentation specifies that the incident occurred in a nontraffic setting to support the use of V03.0.
Trauma notes must include a detailed account of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicle and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Trauma cases involving pedestrians struck by vehicles while walking in a driveway or private property.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and injury surveillance systems; ensure all details are captured.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic pedestrian accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause is clearly linked to the visit.
V03.0 is used for pedestrian injuries in nontraffic accidents, while V03.1 is for injuries occurring in traffic accidents. Accurate documentation of the accident type is essential for correct coding.
