Occupant (driver) (passenger) of pick-up truck or van injured in unspecified nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V59.3 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of occupant (driver) (passenger) of pick-up truck or van injured in unspecified nontraffic accident.
V59.3 is used to classify injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans during nontraffic accidents. These incidents can occur in various settings, such as at home, in workplaces, or during recreational activities. Common scenarios include accidents occurring while loading or unloading cargo, falls from the vehicle, or injuries sustained during vehicle maintenance. Accurate coding of this external cause is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of nontraffic-related injuries and for implementing preventive measures. Documentation should specify the nature of the accident, the circumstances leading to the injury, and any relevant details about the vehicle involved. This code is essential for public health data collection and resource allocation aimed at reducing such injuries.
Emergency department notes should clearly describe the mechanism of injury, the patient's condition upon arrival, and any immediate interventions performed.
Patients presenting with fractures, lacerations, or contusions after falling from a pick-up truck or during loading/unloading activities.
Ensure that the mechanism of injury is well-documented to support the use of V59.3 and to differentiate from traffic-related injuries.
Trauma notes must include detailed descriptions of the injury patterns, surgical interventions, and any complications arising from the nontraffic accident.
Trauma cases involving severe injuries from falls or crush injuries while working with pick-up trucks or vans.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and for understanding injury patterns in nontraffic incidents.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic accident.
Document the patient's condition, treatment provided, and the mechanism of injury.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the mechanism of injury is clearly documented to support the use of V59.3.
V59.3 covers injuries sustained by occupants of pick-up trucks or vans during nontraffic accidents, including falls, crush injuries, and injuries from loading/unloading activities.
