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ICD-10 CodesV23.11

V23.11

Billable

Electric (assisted) bicycle passenger 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 V23.11 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of electric (assisted) bicycle passenger injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

The code V23.11 is used to classify injuries sustained by a passenger on an electric (assisted) bicycle involved in a collision with a motor vehicle, specifically a car, pick-up truck, or van, occurring in a nontraffic accident. Nontraffic accidents refer to incidents that do not occur on public roadways, such as private property or parking lots. This code is crucial for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to electric bicycle usage, which has been increasing in popularity. Accurate coding of such incidents helps in understanding the epidemiology of injuries associated with electric bicycles, guiding public health initiatives, and informing safety regulations. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the specific injuries sustained by the passenger to ensure proper coding and analysis of the data.

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
  • Differentiating between passenger injuries and operator injuries
  • Ensuring accurate documentation of the incident location

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inaccurate documentation of the accident type (traffic vs. nontraffic)
  • Failure to specify the passenger's role in the incident
  • Misclassification of the vehicle type involved
  • Incomplete details regarding the location of the accident

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, type of vehicle involved, and specific injuries sustained. Clear notes on the patient's condition upon arrival and any immediate interventions are essential.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or concussions after being a passenger on an electric bicycle involved in a collision.

Billing Considerations

Emergency physicians should ensure that the distinction between traffic and nontraffic accidents is clearly noted to avoid coding errors.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the speed of the vehicle and the impact force. Documentation should also include any surgical interventions performed.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving significant injuries such as pelvic fractures or head trauma from electric bicycle accidents.

Billing Considerations

Trauma documentation must be thorough to support the coding of external causes and to justify the level of care provided.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V23.11 When
  • According to ICD
  • CM guidelines, external cause codes should be used in conjunction with the primary diagnosis code
  • The external cause code should be reported for the encounter where the injury is treated
  • It is important to capture the sequence of events leading to the injury accurately

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V23.11 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, level 3

Clinical Scenario

Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from an electric bicycle accident.

Documentation Requirements

Documentation must include the patient's presenting complaints, examination findings, and treatment provided.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of injuries related to electric bicycles, improving data collection and analysis for public health initiatives aimed at reducing injuries.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of injuries related to electric bicycles, improving data collection and analysis for public health initiatives aimed at reducing injuries.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of injuries related to electric bicycles, improving data collection and analysis for public health initiatives aimed at reducing injuries.

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 should be documented to support the use of V23.11?

Documentation should include the details of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, the location of the incident, and the specific injuries sustained by the passenger. Clear notes on the mechanism of injury are essential for accurate coding.