Car passenger injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V47.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of car passenger injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V47.1 is used to classify injuries sustained by a car passenger involved in a collision with a fixed or stationary object during a nontraffic accident. This scenario typically occurs when a vehicle strikes an object such as a tree, pole, or building while not in motion on a public roadway. The injuries can range from minor to severe, including lacerations, fractures, or traumatic brain injuries, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the nature of the impact. Accurate coding of this event is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of nontraffic-related injuries and for implementing preventive measures in public health. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of object involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including details about the collision and the fixed object involved.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions with stationary objects while being transported in a vehicle.
Emergency physicians should ensure that all relevant details are captured in the medical record to support accurate coding.
Trauma surgeons need to document the extent of injuries and the mechanism of injury clearly, including the type of object struck.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with fixed objects.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns.
Used when a passenger presents to the emergency department after a nontraffic accident.
Document the nature of the accident and the injuries sustained.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Documenting the fixed object is crucial for accurate coding and understanding the nature of the injury. It helps differentiate between traffic and nontraffic accidents and provides valuable data for injury prevention efforts.
