Pedestrian on standing electric scooter injured in collision with car, pick-up or van in traffic accident
ICD-10 V03.131 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on standing electric scooter injured in collision with car, pick-up or van in traffic accident.
The code V03.131 is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians riding standing electric scooters involved in collisions with motor vehicles such as cars, pick-ups, or vans during traffic accidents. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with the increasing prevalence of electric scooters in urban environments. As cities adopt electric scooters as a mode of transportation, the risk of accidents involving pedestrians has risen, necessitating accurate coding for public health data and resource allocation. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This code is essential for tracking trends in traffic-related injuries and for implementing safety measures to protect vulnerable road users.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, type of scooter, and details of the collision.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or concussions after being struck by a vehicle while on an electric scooter.
Consideration of the patient's pre-existing conditions that may affect recovery.
Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of injuries, surgical interventions, and post-operative care.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision, requiring surgical intervention.
Assessment of injury severity and potential for long-term disability.
Used for patients presenting with significant injuries from a scooter accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure thorough documentation of the patient's condition.
Documentation should include details about the accident, the type of electric scooter, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any relevant circumstances surrounding the incident.
