Person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle
ICD-10 V22.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V22.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a motorcycle and are involved in a collision with another two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with motorcycle accidents, specifically focusing on the moments of entry or exit from the motorcycle. Such incidents often result in significant injuries due to the high risk associated with motorcycle travel, including fractures, head injuries, and soft tissue injuries. Accurate coding of these incidents is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of motorcycle-related injuries, guiding public health interventions, and informing safety regulations. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the incident, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the motorcycle.
Patients presenting with trauma after a motorcycle accident, particularly those involving other two- or three-wheeled vehicles.
Consideration of the patient's history, including helmet use and prior motorcycle experience, can impact coding and treatment.
Trauma documentation must include detailed descriptions of the injuries sustained and the circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from motorcycle collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and for tracking injury patterns in motorcycle accidents.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a motorcycle accident.
Documentation must include the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the external cause code is linked to the visit.
Documentation should include the specific circumstances of the injury, whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the motorcycle, and details about the collision with the other vehicle.
