Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident
ICD-10 V54.6 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.6 is used to classify injuries sustained by passengers in pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses during traffic accidents. This code is essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, which are a significant public health concern. In clinical practice, this code is often utilized when documenting cases of trauma resulting from such collisions, which can lead to a variety of injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Accurate coding is crucial for effective treatment planning, resource allocation, and epidemiological tracking of traffic-related injuries. It is important for healthcare providers to document the circumstances of the accident thoroughly, including the type of vehicle involved and the nature of the injuries sustained, to ensure appropriate coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should include details of the accident, patient demographics, and injury specifics.
Patients presenting with trauma after being a passenger in a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a bus.
Ensure that all injuries are documented, including any secondary injuries that may arise from the accident.
Detailed operative reports and trauma assessments must include the mechanism of injury and vehicle specifics.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision with a heavy transport vehicle.
Consider the potential for multiple injuries and the need for comprehensive coding to reflect the full extent of trauma.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a traffic accident.
Documentation must support the level of service, including details of the accident and injuries.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that all relevant details are captured to justify the visit level.
Use code V54.6 when documenting injuries sustained by a passenger in a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus during a traffic accident. Ensure that the documentation supports the specifics of the incident.
