Car passenger injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V43.13 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car passenger injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V43.13 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car passenger involved in a collision with a pick-up truck that occurs outside of a traffic context. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the collision does not take place on a public roadway, such as in a parking lot or private property. The injuries may range from minor to severe, depending on the circumstances of the collision, including the speed of the vehicles involved and the nature of the impact. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating appropriate treatment, and ensuring proper reimbursement for healthcare services. Documentation should clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the specific injuries sustained to support the use of this code.
Emergency department notes should include a detailed account of the accident, including the mechanism of injury, patient presentation, and any imaging or treatment provided.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions following a nontraffic collision.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of V43.13.
Trauma notes must detail the patient's injuries, surgical interventions, and the context of the accident.
Patients requiring surgical intervention for severe injuries sustained in a nontraffic collision.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and quality reporting.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the external cause is documented.
Use V43.13 when documenting injuries sustained by a car passenger in a collision with a pick-up truck that occurs outside of a traffic context, ensuring that the circumstances of the accident are clearly documented.
