Pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with car, pick-up or van in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V03.038 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with car, pick-up or van in nontraffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians using standing micro-mobility conveyances, such as scooters or e-bikes, when involved in a collision with a motor vehicle (car, pick-up, or van) in a nontraffic accident scenario. Nontraffic accidents may occur in various environments, including private property or parking lots, where typical traffic regulations do not apply. The code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to such incidents, emphasizing the need for accurate documentation of the circumstances surrounding the injury. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data collection, injury prevention strategies, and resource allocation for emergency services and trauma care.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, the type of conveyance involved, and the circumstances of the collision.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions while using scooters or e-bikes in parking lots or private property.
Ensure that the documentation specifies the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid misclassification.
Trauma documentation must include detailed descriptions of the injury patterns and the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle involved.
Trauma cases involving fractures or soft tissue injuries from collisions with vehicles.
Consider the potential for multiple injuries and the need for comprehensive coding of all related injuries.
Used for patients presenting with moderate severity injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Document the reason for the visit, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
This code covers injuries sustained by pedestrians using standing micro-mobility devices, such as scooters or e-bikes, when involved in a collision with a motor vehicle in a nontraffic setting.
