Car passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V42.6 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V42.6 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car passenger involved in a traffic accident where a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle is involved. This code is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to traffic accidents, specifically highlighting the dynamics of collisions involving different types of vehicles. In clinical practice, this code is often applied in emergency departments and trauma centers where patients present with injuries resulting from such accidents. Documentation must include details about the nature of the collision, the type of vehicles involved, and the specific injuries sustained by the passenger. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data, insurance claims, and resource allocation in trauma care. This code helps in understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries and informs preventive measures and policy-making.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, type of vehicles involved, and specific injuries to support the use of V42.6.
A passenger in a car suffers a fracture after a collision with a motorcycle.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the narrative of the accident is clear and detailed to support accurate coding.
Trauma surgeons need to document the extent of injuries and the mechanism of injury in detail to justify the use of this code.
A passenger requires surgical intervention after being injured in a collision with a scooter.
Trauma documentation should include specifics about the crash dynamics and injury patterns.
Used when a passenger presents to the ED with significant injuries from a collision.
Documentation must support the severity of the visit and the injuries sustained.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit level reflects the complexity of the case.
V42.6 is used for a variety of injuries sustained by car passengers in collisions with two- or three-wheeled vehicles, including fractures, lacerations, and head injuries.
Ensure that all documentation clearly describes the accident circumstances, the type of vehicles involved, and the specific injuries sustained by the passenger.
