Electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V20.11 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V20.11 is used to classify injuries sustained by a passenger on an electric (assisted) bicycle involved in a collision with a pedestrian or an animal during a nontraffic accident. This code is particularly relevant in urban settings where electric bicycles are increasingly popular for short-distance travel. Nontraffic accidents may occur in parks, residential areas, or private properties where traditional traffic rules do not apply. Injuries can range from minor bruises to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the bicycle and the nature of the collision. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, understanding public health implications, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for injury prevention programs. Documentation should clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, including the type of vehicle involved, the nature of the collision, and any contributing factors such as environmental conditions or the behavior of the pedestrian or animal.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, patient demographics, and any pre-existing conditions that may affect treatment.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after being a passenger on an electric bicycle involved in a collision.
Consideration of the patient's age and overall health status, which may influence treatment and recovery.
Detailed trauma assessments, including injury severity scores and descriptions of the mechanism of injury.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Documentation should include the impact of the collision on the patient's injuries and any surgical procedures performed.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from an electric bicycle accident.
Document the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
V20.11 covers injuries sustained by passengers on electric bicycles involved in collisions with pedestrians or animals during nontraffic accidents, including fractures, lacerations, and contusions.
