Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V58.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V58.2 is used to classify injuries sustained by individuals who are positioned on the exterior of a pick-up truck or van and are involved in a noncollision transport accident that occurs outside of traffic scenarios. This code captures incidents where individuals may be thrown from the vehicle, fall off, or are otherwise injured while not being involved in a traditional vehicular collision. Common scenarios include individuals riding in the bed of a pick-up truck or hanging onto the side of a van, where sudden stops, turns, or other non-collision events lead to injuries. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of such injuries and for implementing preventive measures in public health initiatives.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, the patient's position at the time of injury, and any relevant witness statements.
Patients presenting with lacerations, fractures, or contusions after falling from the exterior of a vehicle.
Emergency physicians should ensure that the nature of the transport accident is clearly documented to support the use of V58.2.
Trauma surgeons need detailed accounts of the injury mechanism, including the type of vehicle and the patient's activity at the time of injury.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from falls or impacts while on the exterior of a vehicle.
Accurate coding is essential for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in nontraffic scenarios.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a noncollision transport accident.
Documentation must include the mechanism of injury and any treatments provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the complexity of the case.
V58.2 covers injuries sustained by individuals on the exterior of pick-up trucks or vans during noncollision transport accidents, such as falls or impacts while the vehicle is in motion.
