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ICD-10 CodesV23.09

V23.09

Billable

Other motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/11/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 V23.09 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

The ICD-10 code V23.09 is used to classify injuries sustained by motorcycle drivers involved in collisions with cars, pick-up trucks, or vans during nontraffic accidents. Nontraffic accidents refer to incidents that occur outside of public roadways, such as in parking lots, private property, or during off-road activities. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality associated with motorcycle accidents, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context of the injury. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data collection, resource allocation, and injury prevention strategies. Clinicians must document the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the location, type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the collision to ensure proper coding and facilitate effective treatment planning.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Determining the exact nature of the accident (nontraffic vs. traffic)
  • Identifying the type of vehicle involved in the collision
  • Documenting the specific circumstances leading to the accident
  • Differentiating between similar codes for traffic-related incidents

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the accident's circumstances
  • Misclassification of traffic vs. nontraffic accidents
  • Failure to specify the type of vehicle involved
  • Inconsistent coding practices among different providers

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any contributing factors such as weather or visibility.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with injuries from motorcycle accidents in parking lots or private property.

Billing Considerations

Emergency physicians should ensure that all relevant details are captured to support accurate coding and facilitate appropriate follow-up care.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of collision and any pre-existing conditions that may affect recovery.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving motorcycle drivers with multiple injuries from nontraffic collisions.

Billing Considerations

Trauma documentation should include comprehensive assessments of injuries and their causes to support coding and quality improvement initiatives.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V23.09 When
  • According to the ICD
  • CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, external cause codes should be used to describe the cause of injury or health condition
  • 09 should be reported in conjunction with the appropriate injury diagnosis codes to provide a complete picture of the patient's condition

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V23.09 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, moderate severity

Clinical Scenario

Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a motorcycle collision.

Documentation Requirements

Document the nature of the injuries, the mechanism of the accident, and any treatments provided.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine providers should ensure that all relevant details are captured to support accurate coding.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, improving data accuracy for public health and injury prevention efforts. V23.09 provides a distinct classification for nontraffic motorcycle accidents, enhancing the granularity of injury data.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, improving data accuracy for public health and injury prevention efforts. V23.09 provides a distinct classification for nontraffic motorcycle accidents, enhancing the granularity of injury data.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

reimbursement.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between V23.09 and V23.01?

V23.09 is used for nontraffic motorcycle accidents, while V23.01 is for motorcycle accidents involving cars in traffic. Accurate documentation of the accident's context is essential for proper coding.