Person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
ICD-10 V27.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting an electric (assisted) bicycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object.
The ICD-10 code V27.31 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from an electric (assisted) bicycle and are involved in a collision with a fixed or stationary object. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to such incidents, which can include injuries from falls, collisions with street furniture, or other immovable objects. The use of electric bicycles has increased significantly, leading to a rise in related accidents. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for safety measures. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the incident, the type of object involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including the patient's actions (boarding or alighting) and the object involved.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after colliding with a fixed object while using an electric bicycle.
Consider the potential for multiple injuries and the need for comprehensive documentation to support all diagnoses.
Trauma assessments must include detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention or extensive treatment.
Ensure that all injuries are coded accurately, especially if multiple external cause codes apply.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from an electric bicycle collision.
Document the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Documentation should include details about whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the electric bicycle, the type of fixed or stationary object involved in the collision, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
