Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident
ICD-10 V59.4 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V59.4 is used to classify injuries sustained by the driver of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with other motor vehicles during a traffic accident. This code is crucial for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, which are a leading cause of injury and death worldwide. Accurate coding of such incidents is essential for public health data, resource allocation, and injury prevention strategies. The code encompasses a range of potential injuries, from minor to severe, and is often used in emergency departments and trauma centers. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries sustained. This information is vital for understanding the impact of traffic accidents on public health and for developing targeted interventions to reduce such incidents.
Emergency departments must document the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and patient condition upon arrival.
Patients presenting with trauma from vehicle collisions, including fractures, lacerations, and concussions.
Ensure that all relevant details of the accident are captured to support accurate coding.
Detailed trauma assessments, including injury patterns and surgical interventions.
Trauma cases involving significant injuries from vehicle collisions requiring surgical intervention.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma registries and quality improvement initiatives.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a traffic accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure comprehensive documentation to support the visit level.
Use V59.4 when documenting injuries sustained by the driver of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with other motor vehicles during a traffic accident. Ensure that the documentation supports the use of this code.
