Person on outside of car injured in collision with van in traffic accident
ICD-10 V43.74 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in collision with van in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V43.74 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a vehicle and are involved in a collision with a van during a traffic accident. This code is particularly relevant in cases where pedestrians or individuals engaged in activities near the roadway are struck by a vehicle, leading to various injuries ranging from minor abrasions to severe trauma. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries and for implementing public health strategies aimed at reducing such occurrences. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This code is part of a broader category of external cause codes that help in tracking and analyzing the causes of morbidity and mortality related to traffic accidents.
Emergency department notes should clearly outline the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle and the circumstances of the collision.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck by a vehicle while walking or standing near the road.
Consideration of other injuries that may require additional coding, such as fractures or head injuries.
Trauma registries should include detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and the patient's condition upon arrival.
Trauma patients requiring surgical intervention after being hit by a vehicle.
Documentation must reflect the severity of injuries and any surgical procedures performed.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department after being struck by a vehicle.
Documentation must include the mechanism of injury and a thorough examination of injuries.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant injuries are documented.
Use V43.74 when documenting injuries sustained by a person outside of a vehicle who is involved in a collision with a van during a traffic accident. Ensure that the documentation supports the circumstances of the injury.
