Unspecified electric (assisted) bicycle rider injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V24.21 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified electric (assisted) bicycle rider injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by riders of electric (assisted) bicycles when involved in a collision with heavy transport vehicles or buses in nontraffic situations. Nontraffic accidents may occur in various settings, such as private property, parking lots, or other areas not designated as public roadways. The injuries can range from minor to severe, depending on the circumstances of the collision, including the speed of the vehicles involved and the protective measures taken by the rider. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, understanding the epidemiology of electric bicycle accidents, and facilitating appropriate public health responses. Documentation must clearly indicate the nature of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the specifics of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes must include details of the accident, type of vehicle, and injuries. Time of incident and patient assessment findings are critical.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after being struck by a heavy vehicle while riding an electric bicycle.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of this specific external cause code.
Trauma registries require comprehensive documentation of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicle and the impact severity.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with heavy vehicles, necessitating surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is crucial for trauma statistics and may influence resource allocation and injury prevention strategies.
Used for patients presenting with significant injuries from nontraffic accidents.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
Documentation should include the specifics of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, the location of the incident, and details of the injuries sustained by the rider.
