Person on outside of car injured in collision with pedal cycle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V41.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in collision with pedal cycle in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V41.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by a person who is outside of a vehicle and is involved in a collision with a pedal cycle in a nontraffic setting. This may occur in various environments, such as parking lots, driveways, or private property, where typical traffic regulations do not apply. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the circumstances of the collision. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, facilitating appropriate treatment, and ensuring proper reimbursement for healthcare services. Documentation should include details about the location of the incident, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any contributing factors, such as visibility conditions or the behavior of the cyclist and the person outside the vehicle.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location, and any relevant patient history.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck by a cyclist.
Ensure that the documentation clearly states the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid misclassification.
Detailed trauma assessments and surgical notes should include the mechanism of injury and any interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with cyclists requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and quality improvement initiatives.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic collision.
Document the nature of the injuries, the mechanism of injury, and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
Use V41.2 when documenting injuries sustained by a person outside a vehicle involved in a collision with a pedal cycle in a nontraffic setting, ensuring that the context of the accident is clearly documented.
