Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V04 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code V04 pertains to pedestrians injured in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses. This category encompasses a range of injuries sustained by individuals who are struck by large vehicles, which can include fractures, contusions, lacerations, and more severe trauma such as traumatic brain injuries or internal organ damage. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to capture the severity and nature of injuries resulting from such incidents, which are often more serious than those resulting from collisions with smaller vehicles due to the size and weight of heavy transport vehicles. Accurate coding is essential for effective treatment planning and resource allocation in emergency and trauma care settings.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V04 includes a variety of conditions resulting from pedestrian injuries in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses, such as fractures, contusions, lacerations, and more severe injuries like traumatic brain injuries or internal organ damage.
V04 codes should be used when documenting injuries sustained by a pedestrian involved in an accident with a heavy transport vehicle or bus, regardless of the severity of the injuries.
Documentation for V04 should include details of the accident, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any treatment provided. This information is crucial for accurate coding and billing.
