Person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with pedal cycle
ICD-10 V21.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with pedal cycle.
The ICD-10 code V21.31 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from an electric (assisted) bicycle and are involved in a collision with a pedal cycle. This code captures the external cause of morbidity related to the interaction between different types of bicycles, highlighting the increasing prevalence of electric bicycles in urban environments. As cities promote cycling as a sustainable mode of transport, the risk of accidents involving electric bicycles and traditional pedal cycles has risen. Accurate coding of such incidents is crucial for public health data collection, injury prevention strategies, and resource allocation. Documentation should include details of the incident, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any contributing factors such as road conditions or cyclist behavior.
Emergency department notes must clearly document the mechanism of injury, including details about the bicycles involved and the circumstances of the collision.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after a collision while boarding or alighting from an electric bicycle.
Consideration of other injuries that may not be immediately apparent, such as concussions or internal injuries.
Trauma documentation should include a detailed account of the mechanism of injury, injury severity, and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention or hospitalization.
Assessment of potential long-term complications from injuries sustained in the collision.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a bicycle collision.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Use V21.31 when the injury specifically involves a person boarding or alighting from an electric bicycle in a collision with a pedal cycle. If the context of boarding or alighting is not applicable, use V21.30.
