Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V55 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V55 pertains to individuals who are occupants of a pick-up truck or van and have sustained injuries as a result of a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle. This category encompasses a range of injuries that may occur during such incidents, including but not limited to traumatic brain injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and internal injuries. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to accurately capture the nature of injuries sustained in these specific types of vehicular accidents, which can be critical for treatment planning and outcome tracking. Proper coding ensures that healthcare providers can document the circumstances surrounding the injuries, which is essential for both clinical care and statistical analysis of accident-related injuries.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V55 includes various injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with railway trains or vehicles, such as fractures, concussions, and internal injuries.
Use V55 codes when documenting injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans in collisions with railway trains or vehicles, ensuring that all details of the incident are accurately recorded.
Documentation should include details of the collision, the type of vehicle involved, the injuries sustained, and any relevant medical evaluations or treatments provided.
