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ICD-10 CodesV43.14

V43.14

Billable

Car passenger injured in collision with van in nontraffic accident

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

Code Description

ICD-10 V43.14 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car passenger injured in collision with van in nontraffic accident.

Key Diagnostic Point:

The ICD-10 code V43.14 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car passenger involved in a collision with a van that occurs outside of typical traffic scenarios. This code is particularly relevant in cases where the accident occurs in a parking lot, private property, or during a non-traffic-related event. Clinical documentation should detail the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the location, the nature of the collision, and the specific injuries sustained. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of such incidents and for ensuring appropriate treatment and resource allocation. This code helps in tracking nontraffic-related injuries, which can inform public health initiatives aimed at reducing such occurrences.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • Determining the exact nature of the accident (nontraffic vs. traffic-related)
  • Accurate documentation of the location of the incident
  • Differentiating between types of vehicles involved
  • Understanding the specific injuries sustained

Audit Risk Factors

  • Inadequate documentation of the accident's circumstances
  • Misclassification of the accident type (traffic vs. nontraffic)
  • Failure to specify the location of the incident
  • Inaccurate coding of associated injuries

Specialty Focus

Medical Specialties

Emergency Medicine

Documentation Requirements

Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, location, and any relevant patient history.

Common Clinical Scenarios

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

Billing Considerations

Emergency physicians should ensure that the narrative of the incident is clear to support the coding.

Trauma Surgery

Documentation Requirements

Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of injuries and the mechanism of injury.

Common Clinical Scenarios

Trauma cases involving significant injuries from nontraffic collisions.

Billing Considerations

Trauma surgeons should be aware of the implications of coding for injury severity and treatment planning.

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Criteria

Use V43.14 When
  • According to ICD
  • 10 coding guidelines, external cause codes should be used in conjunction with the primary diagnosis code
  • It is essential to report the external cause code to provide context for the injury and to follow the guidelines for sequencing these codes appropriately

Exclusion Criteria

Do NOT use V43.14 When
No specific exclusions found.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Related CPT Codes

99283CPT Code

Emergency department visit, moderate severity

Clinical Scenario

Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.

Documentation Requirements

Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.

Specialty Considerations

Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is well-documented to justify the CPT 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, improving data accuracy and enabling better tracking of injury patterns, which is crucial for public health initiatives.

ICD-9 vs ICD-10

The transition to ICD-10 has allowed for more specific coding of external causes, improving data accuracy and enabling better tracking of injury patterns, which is crucial for public health initiatives.

Reimbursement & Billing Impact

reimbursement.

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 should be documented to support the use of V43.14?

Documentation should include the specifics of the accident, including the location, type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. Clear narratives help support the coding.