Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
ICD-10 V53.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van.
The ICD-10 code V53.4 is utilized to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a pick-up truck or van and are subsequently involved in a collision with another vehicle, such as a car, pick-up truck, or van. This code is particularly relevant in the context of external causes of morbidity and mortality, as it captures the circumstances surrounding the injury, which is crucial for public health data analysis and injury prevention strategies. The code is applicable in various scenarios, including urban settings where pedestrian traffic is high, and in rural areas where pick-up trucks are commonly used for transportation. Accurate coding of such incidents helps in understanding the patterns of vehicular accidents and can inform safety regulations and community health initiatives aimed at reducing similar injuries in the future.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including the type of vehicle and the actions of the patient (boarding or alighting).
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle.
Emergency providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is well-documented to support accurate coding.
Trauma documentation must include details of the injury mechanism, including the type of collision and the patient's actions at the time of injury.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from vehicular collisions.
Trauma surgeons should be aware of the importance of external cause coding for injury prevention research.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a vehicular collision.
Documentation must include the mechanism of injury and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause is clearly documented.
Documentation should include the type of vehicle involved, whether the patient was boarding or alighting, and the circumstances of the collision.
