Car passenger injured in collision with van in traffic accident
ICD-10 V43.64 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car passenger injured in collision with van in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V43.64 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car passenger involved in a collision with a van during a traffic accident. This code is part of the external cause of morbidity and mortality codes, which provide essential information about the circumstances surrounding injuries and accidents. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries, facilitating public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. In clinical practice, this code is typically assigned when a passenger in a car is injured due to a collision with a van, capturing the specific dynamics of the accident. Documentation should include details about the nature of the injuries, the circumstances of the accident, and any contributing factors such as weather conditions or traffic violations. This code is particularly relevant in emergency medicine and trauma surgery settings, where understanding the mechanism of injury can guide treatment and management strategies.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including vehicle types, speed, and impact details.
Patients presenting with trauma from a traffic accident, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Consideration of potential secondary injuries and the need for comprehensive trauma assessments.
Detailed operative reports and injury assessments must be documented, including any surgical interventions.
Patients requiring surgical intervention due to severe injuries from a traffic collision.
Accurate coding of all injuries sustained during the accident is critical for surgical planning and follow-up care.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a traffic accident.
Documentation must include the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure comprehensive documentation to support the level of service billed.
Documentation should include details about the accident, such as the type of vehicles involved, the location of the accident, the speed at which the vehicles were traveling, and the nature of the injuries sustained by the passenger.
