Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with van
ICD-10 V43.44 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with van.
The ICD-10 code V43.44 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a car and are subsequently involved in a collision with a van. This scenario typically occurs in urban settings where pedestrian traffic is high, and vehicles are in close proximity. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the vehicles involved and the circumstances of the accident. Accurate coding of this incident 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 vehicle involved, and the location of the incident to ensure proper coding and analysis of external causes of morbidity and mortality.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle involved and the patient's actions at the time of the incident.
Patients presenting with injuries after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle.
Consideration of other injuries that may not be immediately apparent, such as internal injuries or concussions.
Detailed trauma assessments should include the mechanism of injury, injury severity scores, and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from vehicle collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Documentation of all injuries sustained, including those that may not be directly related to the collision.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a vehicle collision.
Documentation must include the mechanism of injury and a detailed assessment of injuries.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that all relevant details are captured for accurate coding.
Use V43.44 when documenting injuries sustained by a person boarding or alighting from a car who is injured in a collision with a van. Ensure that the circumstances of the injury are well-documented.
