Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident
ICD-10 V59.49 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident.
The ICD-10 code V59.49 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 essential for capturing the external cause of morbidity and mortality related to vehicular accidents, which are a significant public health concern. Accurate coding of such incidents helps in understanding the epidemiology of traffic-related injuries, facilitating targeted interventions and resource allocation. The code is applicable in scenarios where the driver is injured due to the collision, regardless of the severity of the injuries sustained. Documentation should include details about the circumstances of the accident, the type of vehicles involved, and the nature of the injuries to ensure proper coding and billing.
Emergency department notes should include details of the accident, mechanism of injury, and initial assessment findings.
Patients presenting with trauma after a vehicular collision, requiring immediate intervention.
Ensure that all injuries are documented, including those that may not be immediately apparent.
Comprehensive trauma assessments and surgical notes detailing the injuries and interventions performed.
Patients requiring surgical intervention due to severe injuries from a traffic accident.
Accurate coding of all injuries and associated external cause codes is critical for trauma registry data.
Used for patients presenting with injuries from a traffic accident.
Document the nature of the injuries and the treatment provided.
Emergency medicine specialists should ensure thorough documentation of the patient's condition.
Use V59.49 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 circumstances of the accident are well-documented.
