Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V59.19 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V59.19 is used to classify injuries sustained by passengers in pick-up trucks or vans involved in collisions with other motor vehicles that occur outside of traditional traffic scenarios. This may include incidents occurring in parking lots, driveways, or private property where vehicles are in motion but not on public roadways. Accurate coding of this scenario is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of nontraffic-related injuries and for ensuring appropriate resource allocation in trauma care. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the specific injuries sustained by the passenger. This code is essential for public health data collection and analysis, as it helps identify trends in nontraffic-related vehicle injuries, which can inform prevention strategies and policy-making.
Emergency department notes should clearly outline the mechanism of injury, type of vehicle, and any immediate interventions performed.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or driveways, including fractures, contusions, or lacerations.
Ensure that the documentation specifies the nontraffic nature of the accident to avoid confusion with traffic-related codes.
Trauma assessments must detail the mechanism of injury, including vehicle type and injury specifics.
Trauma cases involving passengers injured in nontraffic collisions, requiring surgical intervention for severe injuries.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and research; ensure all details are captured in operative reports.
Used for patients presenting with injuries from nontraffic vehicle accidents.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the visit is coded accurately based on the severity of the injuries.
Traffic accident codes pertain to incidents occurring on public roadways, while nontraffic codes, like V59.19, refer to accidents occurring in private settings such as parking lots or driveways.
