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ICD-10 CodesV05.931

V05.931

Billable

Pedestrian on standing electric scooter injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident

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

Code Description

ICD-10 V05.931 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pedestrian on standing electric scooter injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

This code is used to classify injuries sustained by a pedestrian who is on a standing electric scooter and is involved in a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle. The code does not specify whether the incident occurred in a traffic or nontraffic context, which can complicate the coding process. Injuries may range from minor to severe, depending on the speed of the train and the circumstances of the collision. Accurate documentation is crucial to determine the nature of the accident and the extent of injuries. This code is particularly relevant in urban settings where electric scooters are increasingly popular, and interactions with railway systems are more common. It is essential for healthcare providers to document the specifics of the incident, including the location, time, and circumstances surrounding the collision, to ensure proper coding and billing.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Ambiguity in determining traffic vs. nontraffic accident.
  • Need for detailed documentation of the incident.
  • Variability in injury severity and types.
  • Potential for multiple external cause codes to be applicable.

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the incident details.
  • Misclassification of the accident type (traffic vs. nontraffic).
  • Failure to capture all relevant external cause codes.
  • Inconsistent coding practices among different coders.

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, patient presentation, and any immediate interventions performed.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with trauma after being struck by a train while on an electric scooter.

Billing Considerations

Consideration of other injuries sustained in the collision and the need for comprehensive documentation.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Detailed surgical notes and injury assessments are required, including descriptions of injuries and treatment plans.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving severe injuries from collisions with railway vehicles.

Billing Considerations

Documentation must reflect the severity of injuries and any surgical interventions performed.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V05.931 When
  • According to ICD
  • 10 coding guidelines, external cause codes should be used to provide additional information about the circumstances of an injury
  • It is important to assign the external cause code in conjunction with the appropriate injury diagnosis code
  • The code should be reported in the secondary position after the primary diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V05.931 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99284CPT Code

Emergency department visit, high severity

Clinical Scenario

Used for patients presenting with severe injuries from a collision.

Documentation Requirements

Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on 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 external causes of injuries, including those related to electric scooters. This specificity aids in better tracking of injury patterns and can inform public health initiatives.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, including those related to electric scooters. This specificity aids in better tracking of injury patterns and can inform public health initiatives.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

reimbursement and to avoid claim denials.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I document to support the use of V05.931?

Document the specifics of the incident, including the type of scooter, the circumstances of the collision, and the injuries sustained. This information is crucial for accurate coding and billing.