Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V46 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V46 is used to classify injuries sustained by car occupants involved in collisions with nonmotor vehicles, such as bicycles, pedestrians, or animals. This code is essential for accurately documenting the circumstances surrounding the injury, which is crucial for public health data, insurance claims, and epidemiological studies. When coding for V46, it is important to specify the nature of the collision and the type of nonmotor vehicle involved, as this can influence treatment decisions and resource allocation. Accurate coding helps in understanding the patterns of injuries related to traffic incidents, which can inform preventive measures and policy-making. Documentation should include details about the event, such as the location, time, and contributing factors, to ensure comprehensive data capture and analysis.
Emergency department notes must clearly describe the incident, including the type of nonmotor vehicle and the mechanism of injury.
A patient presents with injuries after being struck by a bicycle while crossing the street.
Ensure that all relevant details of the incident are documented to support the use of V46.
Trauma registries require detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and the type of nonmotor vehicle involved.
A patient suffers fractures after a collision with a pedestrian while driving.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma outcomes analysis and resource allocation.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department after a collision with a nonmotor vehicle.
Document the nature of the injury and the external cause.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the visit level.
V46 covers incidents where a car occupant is injured in a collision with nonmotor vehicles, such as bicycles, pedestrians, or animals.
Document the specifics of the incident, including the location, time, and details of the collision, as well as the type of injuries sustained.
