Pedestrian on roller-skates injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V03.91 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on roller-skates injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V03.91 is used to classify injuries sustained by a pedestrian on roller-skates who is involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, specifically a car, pick-up truck, or van. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the circumstances of the accident are not clearly defined as either a traffic or nontraffic incident. Such injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures or head injuries, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the impact. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, understanding public health implications, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for injury prevention programs. This code is often utilized in emergency departments and trauma centers, where immediate care is provided, and thorough documentation of the incident is critical for both clinical and billing purposes.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including details about the collision, patient presentation, and any immediate interventions.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or concussions after being struck by a vehicle while roller-skating.
Emergency providers should ensure that the external cause code reflects the specifics of the incident to avoid billing discrepancies.
Trauma surgeons need comprehensive documentation of the injury severity, surgical interventions, and post-operative care related to the collision.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is crucial for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in the community.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a roller-skating accident.
Documentation must include the reason for the visit, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
You should document the specifics of the accident, including the type of vehicle involved, the circumstances leading to the collision, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This information is crucial for accurate coding and billing.
