Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with other type car
ICD-10 V43.42 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with other type car.
The ICD-10 code V43.42 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a vehicle and are subsequently involved in a collision with another vehicle. This scenario typically occurs in urban settings where pedestrian traffic is high, and vehicles are in close proximity to sidewalks or boarding areas. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the vehicles involved and the circumstances of the incident. Accurate coding of this event is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries and for implementing public health interventions aimed at reducing such incidents. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the injury, the type of vehicles involved, and the location of the incident to ensure proper coding and analysis of external causes of morbidity.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the vehicle.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while boarding a bus or exiting a taxi.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the narrative in the medical record supports the use of V43.42, particularly in high-traffic areas.
Trauma documentation must include detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and the patient's position relative to the vehicle.
Trauma cases involving pedestrians struck by vehicles while boarding or alighting.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the potential for severe injuries and ensure that all relevant details are captured for accurate coding.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a vehicle collision.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Documentation should include details about the incident, such as whether the patient was boarding or alighting, the type of vehicles involved, the location of the incident, and any relevant circumstances that led to the injury.
