Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident
ICD-10 V54.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V54.9 is utilized to classify injuries sustained by unspecified occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses during traffic accidents. This code is particularly relevant in scenarios where the specific details of the occupant's role (e.g., driver, passenger) are not documented. It captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, which are a significant public health concern. The code is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating research on traffic safety, and informing public health interventions aimed at reducing road traffic injuries. Accurate coding requires comprehensive documentation of the incident, including the type of vehicles involved, the nature of the collision, and any contributing factors such as weather conditions or road hazards.
Emergency department notes must clearly document the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and occupant details.
Patients presenting with trauma from vehicular accidents, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Ensure that all relevant details are captured in the medical record to support accurate coding.
Trauma registries should include comprehensive details about the incident, including the type of vehicles involved and the nature of injuries sustained.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from collisions, necessitating surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma outcomes analysis and resource allocation.
Used for patients presenting with severe injuries from traffic accidents.
Detailed documentation of the patient's condition and treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists must ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity of care.
Use V54.9 when documenting injuries to unspecified occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses, especially when the occupant's role is not clearly defined.
