Person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
ICD-10 V20.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal.
The ICD-10 code V20.31 is designated for injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from an electric (assisted) bicycle and are involved in a collision with a pedestrian or an animal. This code captures the external cause of morbidity related to the increasing use of electric bicycles, which are becoming more prevalent in urban settings. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the circumstances 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 include details about the incident, such as the environment (urban vs. rural), the speed of the bicycle, and the nature of the collision, to provide context for the injury and support the use of this specific code.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including the patient's actions (boarding or alighting) and the nature of the collision.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after a collision with a pedestrian or animal while using an electric bicycle.
Consideration of the patient's history, including prior injuries or conditions that may affect recovery.
Detailed operative reports and trauma assessments should include the mechanism of injury and any surgical interventions performed.
Severe injuries requiring surgical intervention, such as orthopedic repairs or soft tissue reconstruction after a collision.
Documentation must reflect the severity of injuries and any complications arising from the incident.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a bicycle collision.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Documentation should include the circumstances of the injury, whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the electric bicycle, details of the collision, and the type of injuries sustained.
