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ICD-10 CodesV28.09

V28.09

Billable

Other motorcycle driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident

BILLABLE STATUSYes
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/11/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 V28.09 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of other motorcycle driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

The ICD-10 code V28.09 is used to classify injuries sustained by motorcycle drivers involved in noncollision transport accidents that occur outside of traffic scenarios. This includes incidents such as falls from motorcycles while parked, accidents occurring on private property, or mishaps during motorcycle maintenance or transport. The code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to motorcycle use, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context of the injury. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating public health research, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for injury prevention programs. This code is particularly relevant in emergency medicine and trauma settings, where understanding the mechanism of injury can guide treatment and rehabilitation strategies.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Differentiating between collision and noncollision incidents
  • Understanding the context of the accident (e.g., private property vs. public road)
  • Documenting the specific circumstances leading to the injury
  • Ensuring accurate linkage with primary diagnosis codes

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the accident context
  • Misclassification of the accident type (collision vs. noncollision)
  • Failure to capture the specific mechanism of injury
  • Linking the code to unrelated primary diagnoses

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Detailed accounts of the incident, including location, activity at the time of injury, and any contributing factors.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with injuries from falls while riding or handling motorcycles in nontraffic situations.

Billing Considerations

Emergency departments should ensure that all relevant details are captured in the medical record to support accurate coding.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Comprehensive trauma assessments, including mechanism of injury and any associated injuries.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving motorcycle drivers who have sustained injuries from noncollision events.

Billing Considerations

Trauma surgeons must document the specifics of the incident to facilitate accurate coding and appropriate treatment planning.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V28.09 When
  • Follow the ICD
  • CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, particularly those related to external cause codes
  • Ensure that the external cause code is sequenced correctly in relation to the primary diagnosis code

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V28.09 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, moderate severity

Clinical Scenario

Used when a motorcycle driver presents with injuries from a noncollision accident.

Documentation Requirements

Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the use of this code.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, improving data accuracy and facilitating better public health tracking and injury prevention efforts.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, improving data accuracy and facilitating better public health tracking and injury prevention efforts.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes of injuries, improving data accuracy and facilitating better public health tracking and injury prevention efforts.

Resources

Clinical References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Coding & Billing References

  • •
    ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of incidents does V28.09 cover?

V28.09 covers injuries sustained by motorcycle drivers in noncollision transport accidents, such as falls or accidents occurring on private property.

How can I ensure accurate coding for this scenario?

Ensure thorough documentation of the incident, including the specific circumstances and mechanism of injury, to support the use of V28.09.