Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V62 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
The ICD-10 code V62 pertains to occupants of heavy transport vehicles who sustain injuries as a result of collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles. This category encompasses a range of injuries that can occur during such incidents, including but not limited to fractures, lacerations, and concussions. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to capture the unique circumstances surrounding these types of accidents, which often involve significant force and can lead to severe outcomes for the occupants of the larger vehicles. Accurate coding is essential for effective treatment planning and resource allocation in emergency and trauma care settings.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
V62 covers a variety of injuries sustained by occupants of heavy transport vehicles in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles, including fractures, soft tissue injuries, and traumatic brain injuries.
V62 codes should be used when treating patients who have been injured as occupants of heavy transport vehicles involved in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles, as documented in their medical records.
Documentation must include details of the collision, the type of vehicles involved, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any relevant clinical findings to support the use of V62.
