Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident
ICD-10 V54.7 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.7 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are positioned on the exterior of a pick-up truck or van during a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus. This scenario typically occurs in traffic accidents where the individual is not secured inside the vehicle, leading to a higher risk of severe injuries. Common injuries may include fractures, lacerations, and traumatic brain injuries due to the impact. Accurate coding of this external cause is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries and for implementing preventive measures. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the position of the injured person, and the type of vehicles involved to ensure proper coding and analysis of injury patterns.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, including the position of the patient and the vehicles involved.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while on the exterior of a vehicle.
Ensure that all injuries are documented, as multiple codes may be necessary for comprehensive reporting.
Operative reports must detail the injuries sustained and the circumstances of the accident to support the external cause code.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from traffic accidents where the patient was outside the vehicle.
Consider the need for additional codes to capture all injuries and the mechanism of injury.
Used when a patient presents with severe injuries from a traffic accident.
Detailed documentation of the patient's condition and the mechanism of injury.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation to support the level of service billed.
Documentation should include details about the accident, the position of the injured person, the type of vehicles involved, and any injuries sustained. This ensures accurate coding and supports the medical necessity of the services provided.
