Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
ICD-10 V57.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with fixed or stationary object.
The ICD-10 code V57.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are boarding or alighting from a pick-up truck or van and are subsequently involved in a collision with a fixed or stationary object. This scenario often occurs in urban environments where vehicles are parked close to sidewalks or in areas with limited space. The injuries can range from minor abrasions to severe trauma, depending on the speed of the vehicle and the nature of the collision. Accurate coding of this incident is crucial for understanding the external causes of morbidity and mortality, particularly in assessing the risks associated with vehicle-related injuries. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the incident, the type of vehicle involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This code is particularly relevant for emergency departments and trauma centers where such injuries are frequently treated.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, including the patient's position relative to the vehicle and the fixed object.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after being struck while boarding or alighting from a vehicle.
Consideration of other potential injuries that may not be immediately apparent, such as internal injuries.
Trauma documentation should include detailed descriptions of the injury patterns and any surgical interventions performed.
Trauma cases involving significant blunt force trauma from collisions with fixed objects.
Assessment of the need for surgical intervention based on the severity of injuries.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a collision.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is appropriately coded based on the complexity of the case.
Documentation should include the specific circumstances of the injury, including whether the patient was boarding or alighting from the vehicle, the type of vehicle involved, and details about the fixed object that caused the injury.
