Pedestrian on skateboard injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V05.02 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on skateboard injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V05.02 is used to classify injuries sustained by a pedestrian riding a skateboard who is involved in a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle, specifically in a nontraffic accident context. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the incident occurs outside of typical roadway traffic, such as in a railway yard or near a train station. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the train and the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such accidents, facilitating public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for injury prevention programs. Documentation must clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, the type of injuries sustained, and the context in which the collision occurred to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Emergency department notes must include a detailed account of the incident, including the mechanism of injury and any immediate interventions performed.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after being struck by a train while skateboarding.
Ensure that the external cause code is linked to the primary diagnosis of injury for accurate billing and reporting.
Trauma assessments should document the extent of injuries and the circumstances leading to the collision, including any pre-existing conditions.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision with a train, requiring surgical intervention.
Consider the potential for severe injuries that may necessitate complex coding for multiple trauma sites.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with severe injuries from a skateboard-train collision.
Document the severity of injuries and the treatment provided during the visit.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
Documentation should include a clear description of the accident, the context in which it occurred, the type of skateboard involved, and the specific injuries sustained by the patient.
