Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V54 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus.
The ICD-10 code V54 specifically addresses injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses. This category encompasses a range of conditions, including but not limited to traumatic injuries such as fractures, contusions, and lacerations that may occur during such incidents. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to capture the unique circumstances surrounding these types of collisions, which often result in severe injuries due to the size and weight disparity between the vehicles involved. Accurate coding is essential for proper treatment planning, resource allocation, and injury prevention strategies.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V54 includes conditions resulting from collisions involving pick-up trucks or vans with heavy transport vehicles or buses, such as fractures, head injuries, and soft tissue injuries.
V54 codes should be used when documenting injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans in collisions with larger vehicles, ensuring that the circumstances of the accident are accurately reflected.
Documentation should include details of the accident, the type and location of injuries, treatment provided, and any relevant imaging or diagnostic results to support the coding.
