Person boarding or alighting a car injured in noncollision transport accident
ICD-10 V48.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a car injured in noncollision transport accident.
The ICD-10 code V48.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals while boarding or alighting from a car during noncollision transport accidents. This includes scenarios where a person is injured due to falls, slips, or other mishaps that occur while entering or exiting a vehicle, rather than as a result of a collision with another vehicle or object. Such incidents can occur in various settings, including parking lots, driveways, or during public transport operations. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of transport-related injuries and for implementing preventive measures. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the injury, the mechanism of injury, and any contributing factors such as environmental conditions or the presence of assistive devices. This code is essential for public health data collection and for assessing the impact of transport safety interventions.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including the patient's actions at the time of injury.
Patients presenting with fractures or soft tissue injuries after falling while getting in or out of a vehicle.
Consider environmental factors such as weather conditions or surface types that may have contributed to the fall.
Detailed trauma assessments should include the mechanism of injury and any associated injuries.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from falls during boarding or alighting.
Ensure that all injuries are documented and coded accurately to reflect the full extent of trauma.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a noncollision transport accident.
Document the patient's history, examination findings, and treatment plan.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
V48.4 is used for injuries sustained while boarding or alighting from a vehicle, such as falls resulting in fractures, sprains, or lacerations.
Accurate coding requires detailed documentation of the incident, including the mechanism of injury and any contributing factors. Ensure that the code is not used for collision-related injuries.
