ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding
ICD 10 CodesDiagnoses
ICD 10 CodesDiagnoses
ICD-10 Logo
ICDxICD-10 Medical Coding

Comprehensive ICD-10-CM code reference with AI-powered search capabilities.

© 2025 ICD Code Compass. All rights reserved.

Browse

  • All Chapters
  • All Categories
  • Diagnoses

Tools

  • AI Code Search
ICD-10-CM codes are maintained by the CDC and CMS. This tool is for reference purposes only.
v1.0.0
ICD-10 Guide
ICD-10 CodesV03.138

V03.138

Billable

Pedestrian on other standing micro-mobility pedestrian conveyance injured in collision with car, pick-up or van in traffic accident

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/11/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 V03.138 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 traffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

This code is used to classify injuries sustained by pedestrians using standing micro-mobility devices, such as e-scooters or standing bicycles, who are involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, specifically cars, pick-ups, or vans. The increasing popularity of micro-mobility devices has led to a rise in related traffic accidents, necessitating accurate coding to capture the nature of these incidents. Documentation should include details about the type of micro-mobility device, the circumstances of the collision, and any injuries sustained. This code is critical for public health data collection, as it helps identify trends in pedestrian injuries related to micro-mobility devices, informing safety regulations and urban planning.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Variety of micro-mobility devices that may not be clearly defined in documentation.
  • Need for precise details about the accident circumstances.
  • Potential overlap with other pedestrian injury codes.
  • Variability in local traffic laws and definitions of micro-mobility.

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the type of micro-mobility device.
  • Failure to specify the nature of the collision.
  • Misclassification of the pedestrian's status (e.g., not identifying as a micro-mobility user).
  • Inconsistent reporting of external cause details.

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, type of micro-mobility device, and any relevant traffic conditions.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with injuries from collisions while using e-scooters or similar devices.

Billing Considerations

Ensure that the documentation reflects the specifics of the incident to avoid misclassification.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of injuries, mechanism of injury, and any surgical interventions performed.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving significant injuries from micro-mobility accidents.

Billing Considerations

Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and research purposes.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V03.138 When
  • Follow the ICD
  • CM guidelines for external cause codes, ensuring that the code is used in conjunction with the appropriate injury codes
  • Document the circumstances of the accident thoroughly to support the use of this code

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V03.138 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99284CPT Code

Emergency department visit, high severity

Clinical Scenario

Used when a patient presents with significant injuries from a micro-mobility accident.

Documentation Requirements

Document the severity of the injuries and the treatment provided.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of pedestrian injuries, including those involving micro-mobility devices, enhancing data collection and analysis for public health initiatives.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of pedestrian injuries, including those involving micro-mobility devices, enhancing data collection and analysis for public health initiatives.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of pedestrian injuries, including those involving micro-mobility devices, enhancing data collection and analysis for public health initiatives.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    CDC Injury Prevention & Control
  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    CDC Injury Prevention & Control
  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of micro-mobility devices does this code apply to?

This code applies to various standing micro-mobility devices, including e-scooters, standing bicycles, and similar conveyances.

How should I document the accident for accurate coding?

Document the type of micro-mobility device, the circumstances of the collision, and any injuries sustained to ensure accurate coding.