Person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
ICD-10 V23.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van.
The ICD-10 code V23.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a motorcycle and are subsequently involved in a collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van. This code is particularly relevant in the context of motorcycle safety and traffic accident reporting. Injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures, head injuries, and internal injuries, depending on the nature of the collision and the protective gear worn by the motorcyclist. Accurate coding of such incidents is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of motorcycle-related injuries, informing public health initiatives, and guiding policy decisions aimed at improving road safety. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the specific injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and analysis of external causes of morbidity and mortality.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including details about the motorcycle and vehicle involved, as well as the patient's condition upon arrival.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while boarding or alighting from a motorcycle, often requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Consideration of protective gear worn by the motorcyclist and its impact on injury severity.
Trauma documentation must include detailed descriptions of injuries, surgical interventions, and the mechanism of injury to support accurate coding.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from motorcycle accidents, often requiring surgical intervention.
Documentation should reflect the severity of injuries and any complications arising from the accident.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a motorcycle collision.
Documentation must include the patient's presenting symptoms, history of the accident, and examination findings.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Documentation should include details about the accident, such as whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the motorcycle, the type of vehicle involved in the collision, and the specific injuries sustained.
