Motorcycle driver injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V24.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of motorcycle driver injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by motorcycle drivers involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses that occur outside of typical traffic scenarios. Nontraffic accidents may include incidents occurring in parking lots, private property, or during off-road activities. The clinical context often involves significant trauma due to the size and weight differential between motorcycles and heavy vehicles, leading to severe injuries such as fractures, head trauma, or internal injuries. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating public health initiatives, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, including the location and nature of the collision, to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Emergency department notes should include details of the accident, mechanism of injury, and initial assessment findings.
Patients presenting with trauma after a motorcycle collision with a bus in a parking lot.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of V24.0.
Operative reports must detail the injuries sustained and the circumstances of the accident.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from motorcycle collisions with heavy vehicles requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registry data and quality improvement initiatives.
Used when a motorcycle driver presents to the ED after a collision with a heavy vehicle.
Document the nature of the injury and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the visit level.
V24.0 is used for motorcycle injuries in nontraffic accidents, while V20.0 is for injuries occurring in traffic accidents. Accurate documentation of the accident's nature is essential for correct coding.
