Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
ICD-10 V55.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V55.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a pick-up truck or van when involved in a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle. This code captures the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to transportation incidents, specifically those involving railways. Such incidents can result in severe injuries or fatalities due to the significant mass and speed of trains compared to smaller vehicles. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the incident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. Accurate coding is crucial for public health data collection, resource allocation, and injury prevention strategies, as it helps identify patterns in transportation-related injuries and informs safety regulations.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, including details about the vehicle type and the circumstances of the collision.
Patients presenting with trauma after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle, requiring immediate assessment and intervention.
Consideration of other injuries that may not be immediately apparent but could be related to the incident.
Trauma documentation must include a detailed account of the injury mechanism, including the speed of the train and the position of the patient at the time of impact.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a collision, necessitating surgical intervention.
Attention to potential complications arising from the nature of the injuries sustained.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a railway vehicle collision.
Documentation must support the level of service, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure thorough documentation of the incident.
Documentation should include details about the incident, such as the type of vehicle involved, the circumstances of boarding or alighting, and the nature of the injuries sustained.
