Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident
ICD-10 V54.5 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 traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.5 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 traffic accident. This code is crucial for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, particularly those involving larger vehicles that can result in severe injuries due to their size and weight. Clinical scenarios may include head-on collisions, side impacts, or rear-end collisions where the driver of the smaller vehicle suffers injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Accurate coding of this incident is essential for public health data collection, insurance claims, and understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries. Documentation should include details about the accident circumstances, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and patient condition upon arrival.
Patients presenting with trauma from vehicular accidents, including fractures, lacerations, and concussions.
Ensure that all relevant details of the accident are captured in the medical record to support coding.
Trauma surgeons should document the extent of injuries, surgical interventions, and the mechanism of injury in detail.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and quality improvement initiatives.
Used for patients presenting with severe injuries from traffic accidents.
Document the patient's condition, treatment provided, and any referrals made.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit is justified based on the severity of the injuries.
Use V54.5 when coding for 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 traffic accident. Ensure that the injury is documented and linked appropriately.
