Person boarding or alighting other motorcycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
ICD-10 V26.39 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting other motorcycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V26.39 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 nonmotor vehicle, such as a bicycle, pedestrian, or animal. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to motorcycle accidents, emphasizing the circumstances under which the injury occurred. It is crucial for public health professionals and medical coders to accurately document these incidents to understand the epidemiology of motorcycle-related injuries and to implement preventive measures. The code is particularly relevant in emergency medicine and trauma surgery settings, where timely and precise documentation can influence treatment and resource allocation. Accurate coding of such incidents aids in the analysis of injury patterns and the development of safety regulations aimed at reducing motorcycle-related injuries.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including details about the motorcycle and the nonmotor vehicle involved.
Patients presenting with injuries after being struck while boarding or alighting from a motorcycle.
Consider the need for additional codes to capture specific injuries sustained during the incident.
Trauma documentation must include a detailed account of the injury mechanism, including the patient's actions at the time of the collision.
Trauma cases involving complex injuries from motorcycle accidents.
Ensure that all injuries are documented and coded accurately to reflect the full extent of trauma.
Used when a patient presents with injuries from a motorcycle incident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the mechanism of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation of the incident.
Document the specific circumstances of the injury, including whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the motorcycle, the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, and any relevant details about the collision.
