Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V55.9 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with railway trains or railway vehicles during traffic accidents. Such incidents can result in severe injuries or fatalities due to the significant mass and speed of trains compared to motor vehicles. The code is essential for tracking the incidence of these specific types of accidents, which can inform public health initiatives and safety regulations. Accurate coding is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries and for allocating resources for prevention and intervention strategies. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and analysis.
Emergency department notes should clearly document the mechanism of injury, vehicle type, and patient condition upon arrival.
Patients presenting with trauma from a collision with a train, including fractures, lacerations, and internal injuries.
Ensure that all relevant details about the accident are captured to support the use of V55.9.
Operative reports and trauma assessments must detail the nature of injuries and the circumstances of the collision.
Trauma cases involving multiple injuries from a train collision, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registry submissions and quality reporting.
Used when a patient presents with severe injuries from a train collision.
Document the patient's condition, treatment provided, and any consultations.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure thorough documentation to support the level of service billed.
Use V55.9 when documenting injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with railway trains or vehicles, ensuring that all relevant details of the accident are captured.
