Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V54.0 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.0 is used to classify injuries sustained by the driver of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus during a nontraffic accident. Nontraffic accidents may occur in various settings, such as parking lots, private property, or during loading and unloading activities. This code is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents outside of public roadways. Accurate coding is crucial for epidemiological studies, resource allocation, and understanding injury patterns. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the specific injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should clearly outline the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and patient presentation.
Patients presenting with trauma after a collision in a parking lot or during loading/unloading operations.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is well-documented to support the use of V54.0.
Trauma registries require detailed descriptions of the incident, including vehicle types and injury specifics.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with heavy vehicles during nontraffic situations.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma outcomes analysis and resource allocation.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department after a nontraffic accident.
Document the mechanism of injury, vital signs, and any interventions performed.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
Use V54.0 when documenting injuries sustained by the driver of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus during a nontraffic accident. Ensure that the circumstances of the accident are well-documented.
