Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in noncollision transport accident
ICD-10 V18.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in noncollision transport accident.
The ICD-10 code V18.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a pedal cycle (bicycle) during a noncollision transport accident. This may include incidents such as falling while getting on or off the bicycle, or being injured due to environmental factors (e.g., uneven surfaces, obstacles) while in the process of boarding or alighting. Such injuries can range from minor abrasions to more severe injuries like fractures or concussions. Accurate coding of these incidents is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of cycling injuries and for implementing public health interventions aimed at reducing such accidents. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the injury, the mechanism of injury, and any contributing factors, such as road conditions or the presence of other vehicles, even if a collision did not occur.
Emergency department documentation should include a detailed account of the incident, including the mechanism of injury, patient’s activities at the time of injury, and any environmental factors.
Patients presenting with fractures, contusions, or lacerations after falling while boarding or alighting from a bicycle.
Emergency providers should ensure that all relevant details are captured to support accurate coding and facilitate appropriate public health reporting.
Trauma documentation must include a comprehensive assessment of the injury, including the mechanism of injury and any associated injuries.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from falls while boarding or alighting from a bicycle, requiring surgical intervention.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the importance of documenting the noncollision nature of the incident to ensure accurate coding.
Used when a patient presents with injuries from a noncollision bicycle incident.
Document the nature of the injury, mechanism, and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Accurate use of V18.3 helps in understanding the epidemiology of cycling injuries and informs public health strategies aimed at reducing such incidents. It also ensures proper reimbursement and compliance with coding standards.
