Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V49.29 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified car occupant injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V49.29 is used to classify injuries sustained by car occupants involved in collisions with other motor vehicles that occur outside of traditional traffic scenarios. This may include incidents such as collisions in parking lots, private property, or during vehicle maneuvers that do not occur on public roadways. The code is essential for capturing the external causes of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, which can inform public health initiatives and safety regulations. Accurate coding is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, guiding preventive measures, and allocating resources effectively. Documentation should specify the circumstances of the accident, including location and nature of the collision, to ensure appropriate use of this code.
Emergency department notes must clearly describe the mechanism of injury, location of the accident, and any relevant patient history.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or private driveways.
Ensure that the documentation explicitly states the nontraffic nature of the incident to avoid confusion with traffic-related codes.
Trauma registries should include detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and circumstances surrounding the event.
Trauma cases involving patients injured in vehicle collisions while on private property.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma data analysis and resource allocation; ensure all details are captured.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic vehicle collision.
Document the mechanism of injury, vital signs, and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the nature of the accident is clearly documented.
Use V49.29 when documenting injuries sustained by car occupants in collisions with other vehicles that occur outside of traditional traffic scenarios, ensuring that the documentation clearly supports this classification.
