Pedestrian on skateboard injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V05.92 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on skateboard injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V05.92 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. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the circumstances of the accident are unclear, whether it occurred in a traffic context (e.g., on a road near a railway crossing) or in a nontraffic context (e.g., on private property). The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures or head injuries, depending on the speed of the train and the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, understanding public health implications, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for prevention strategies. This code is vital for emergency departments, trauma centers, and public health officials monitoring pedestrian safety and injury prevention efforts.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any relevant witness statements to support the use of V05.92.
Patients presenting with injuries from skateboard accidents involving trains, often requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Consideration of other injuries that may require additional coding, such as head trauma or fractures.
Trauma surgeons need detailed operative notes that describe the nature of injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from collisions with trains, necessitating surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is crucial for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in the population.
Used for initial evaluation of a patient presenting with injuries from a skateboard-train collision.
Document the patient's presenting complaints, history of the present illness, and examination findings.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant injuries are documented for accurate coding.
Document the mechanism of injury, the context of the accident (traffic vs. nontraffic), and any relevant details about the skateboard involvement and injuries sustained.
