Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V19.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V19.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by pedal cyclists involved in collisions with other vehicles, specifically in nontraffic accidents. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the cyclist is injured in situations that do not occur on public roadways, such as in parking lots, private property, or during organized events that may not be classified as traffic incidents. Accurate coding requires careful documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the type of vehicle involved and the environment in which the collision occurred. This code is essential for tracking injury patterns among cyclists and understanding the epidemiology of nontraffic-related cycling injuries, which can inform public health initiatives aimed at improving cyclist safety.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the incident, and any relevant details about the vehicles involved.
A cyclist injured in a parking lot after being struck by a car backing out of a space.
Emergency providers should ensure that the narrative clearly indicates the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid misclassification.
Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of the injuries sustained, the mechanism of injury, and the context of the collision.
A cyclist who suffers fractures after colliding with a delivery truck in a private driveway.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the need for precise coding to reflect the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Used when a cyclist presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Documentation must include the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
V19.1 is used for pedal cyclists injured in traffic accidents, while V19.2 is specifically for those injured in nontraffic accidents. Accurate documentation is crucial to determine which code to use.
