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ICD-10 CodesV43.01

V43.01

Billable

Car driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in nontraffic accident

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

Code Description

ICD-10 V43.01 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

The ICD-10 code V43.01 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car driver involved in a collision with a sport utility vehicle (SUV) during a nontraffic accident. Nontraffic accidents refer to incidents that occur outside the typical roadway environment, such as in parking lots, private property, or during off-road activities. This code is essential for capturing the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents that do not occur on public roads. Accurate coding of such incidents is crucial for public health data collection, injury prevention strategies, and resource allocation in emergency and trauma care settings. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and analysis.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Differentiating between traffic and nontraffic accidents
  • Identifying the specific type of vehicle involved
  • Documenting the circumstances leading to the accident
  • Understanding the nuances of external cause coding

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the accident's circumstances
  • Misclassification of the accident type (traffic vs. nontraffic)
  • Failure to specify the type of vehicle involved
  • Linkage errors with primary diagnosis codes

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency department records should clearly document the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and patient presentation.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or private property incidents.

Billing Considerations

Ensure that the documentation reflects the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid misclassification.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma registries must capture detailed information about the injury mechanism, including vehicle types and impact details.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving serious injuries from nontraffic collisions, such as those occurring during recreational activities.

Billing Considerations

Accurate coding is critical for trauma outcomes analysis and resource allocation.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V43.01 When
  • Follow the official ICD
  • CM coding guidelines, ensuring that external cause codes are reported in conjunction with the primary diagnosis
  • Codes should be sequenced appropriately, with the external cause code following the diagnosis code

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V43.01 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, moderate severity

Clinical Scenario

Used for patients presenting with injuries from nontraffic accidents.

Documentation Requirements

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

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine specialists should ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity of the case.

ICD-10 Impact

Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

Enhanced Specificity

ICD-10 Improvements

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more granular coding of external causes, improving data accuracy for nontraffic accidents and enhancing public health surveillance.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more granular coding of external causes, improving data accuracy for nontraffic accidents and enhancing public health surveillance.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more granular coding of external causes, improving data accuracy for nontraffic accidents and enhancing public health surveillance.

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 is the importance of accurately coding V43.01?

Accurate coding of V43.01 is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of nontraffic accidents, guiding injury prevention efforts, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation in healthcare settings.