Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V52.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V52.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles, specifically in nontraffic accidents. Nontraffic accidents can occur in various settings, such as private property, parking lots, or during recreational activities. This code is particularly relevant for documenting injuries that do not occur on public roadways, which may include incidents occurring in residential areas or during off-road activities. Accurate coding is essential for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries, guiding public health interventions, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Clinicians must provide detailed documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the location, type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained, to support the use of this code.
Emergency department notes must clearly describe the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and location of the accident.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or private property.
Ensure that the documentation specifies that the incident occurred in a nontraffic setting to justify the use of V52.3.
Trauma registries require detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism and vehicle involvement.
Trauma cases involving occupants of pick-up trucks or vans after collisions with motorcycles or scooters.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma statistics and resource allocation; ensure all details are captured.
Used when treating patients with injuries from nontraffic accidents.
Document the nature of the injury and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the visit level.
Documenting the specifics helps ensure accurate coding, supports the use of the correct external cause code, and aids in understanding injury patterns for public health initiatives.
