Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
ICD-10 V47.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with fixed or stationary object.
The ICD-10 code V47.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a vehicle and are subsequently involved in a collision with a fixed or stationary object. This scenario typically occurs in urban environments where pedestrians or passengers may be exiting a vehicle near curbs, parked cars, or other immovable structures. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the nature of the impact. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, facilitating public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the incident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle and object involved, as well as the patient's condition upon arrival.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after exiting a vehicle and colliding with a stationary object.
Consideration of other injuries that may not be immediately apparent, such as internal injuries or concussions.
Detailed operative reports and trauma assessments should include the mechanism of injury and any surgical interventions performed.
Severe trauma cases requiring surgical intervention due to collisions with fixed objects.
Documentation must reflect the full extent of injuries and any complications arising from the incident.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a collision with a fixed object.
Documentation must include the patient's presenting symptoms, history of the incident, and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that all relevant details of the incident are captured for accurate coding.
Documentation should include details about the incident, such as the type of vehicle, the fixed object involved, the circumstances leading to the injury, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
