Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V57.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V57.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are outside of a pick-up truck or van and are involved in a collision with a fixed or stationary object during a nontraffic accident. This scenario typically occurs in settings such as construction sites, parking lots, or private property where vehicles are in motion but not on public roadways. Injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, including fractures or head injuries, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the nature of the object struck. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries and for implementing preventive measures in public health initiatives. Documentation should clearly indicate the circumstances of the accident, the location, and the nature of the injuries sustained to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should include a detailed account of the accident, including the mechanism of injury, location, and any relevant witness statements.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck by a stationary object while outside a vehicle.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of V57.2.
Trauma assessments must detail the injury patterns and the circumstances surrounding the accident, including the type of vehicle and object involved.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from collisions with fixed objects, requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and for tracking injury patterns in public health.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Documentation must include the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented.
Injuries associated with V57.2 can include fractures, contusions, lacerations, and head injuries resulting from collisions with fixed or stationary objects while outside a pick-up truck or van.
