Electric (assisted) bicycle driver injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident
ICD-10 V24.41 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of electric (assisted) bicycle driver injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident.
The V24.41 code is utilized to classify injuries sustained by drivers of electric (assisted) bicycles involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses during traffic accidents. This code is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to traffic incidents, particularly as the use of electric bicycles has surged in urban areas. The clinical context often involves various injuries ranging from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures, head injuries, and internal injuries, depending on the severity of the collision. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data, insurance claims, and resource allocation for injury prevention programs. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and analysis of trends in traffic-related injuries.
Emergency department notes should include a detailed account of the accident, the mechanism of injury, and initial assessment findings.
Patients presenting with trauma from a collision, including head injuries, fractures, and lacerations.
Consider the potential for underreporting of electric bicycle injuries due to lack of awareness among providers.
Operative reports must detail the injuries sustained, surgical interventions performed, and the mechanism of injury.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions requiring surgical intervention.
Ensure accurate coding of all injuries sustained in the collision, including secondary injuries.
Used when an electric bicycle rider presents with serious injuries from a collision.
Document the nature of the injuries and the treatment provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation of the accident details.
Injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures, head injuries, and internal injuries, depending on the collision's severity.
Accurate coding requires detailed documentation of the accident circumstances, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
