Person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V48.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V48.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a vehicle and are involved in a noncollision transport accident that does not occur on public roadways. This may include incidents such as being struck by a vehicle while standing on the roadside, falling from a vehicle, or being injured while performing maintenance on a vehicle. The code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to transport accidents that do not involve a collision with another vehicle, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context of the injury. Accurate coding requires detailed documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the location, activity at the time of injury, and any contributing factors. This code is particularly relevant in emergency medicine and trauma settings, where understanding the mechanism of injury is crucial for treatment and prevention strategies.
Documentation must include the mechanism of injury, location, and activities leading to the injury.
Patients presenting with injuries from falls while working on vehicles or being struck by vehicles in nontraffic settings.
Ensure that the external cause is clearly documented to support the use of V48.2.
Comprehensive trauma documentation including the mechanism of injury and any associated injuries.
Trauma cases involving patients injured while performing roadside repairs or maintenance.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registry data and quality reporting.
Used when treating injuries related to noncollision transport accidents.
Document the nature of the injury and the external cause.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure accurate linkage between diagnosis and procedure.
Use V48.2 when documenting injuries sustained by a person outside of a vehicle in a noncollision transport accident, ensuring that the circumstances of the injury are well-documented.
