Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10 V62.1 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident.
This code is utilized when a passenger in a heavy transport vehicle, such as a bus or truck, sustains injuries due to a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (e.g., motorcycle, scooter) that occurs outside of typical traffic scenarios. Nontraffic accidents may include incidents occurring in parking lots, private property, or during loading/unloading activities. Accurate coding requires detailed documentation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the location, the nature of the collision, and the type of vehicles involved. This code is essential for tracking injuries related to specific vehicle interactions and can aid in public health data collection and analysis regarding transportation safety and injury prevention strategies.
Emergency department notes must clearly outline the mechanism of injury, vehicle types, and location of the incident.
Patients presenting with injuries from collisions in parking lots or during loading/unloading of goods.
Ensure that the documentation specifies that the incident occurred outside of typical traffic scenarios to support the use of V62.1.
Trauma registries require detailed descriptions of the injury mechanism, including vehicle types and collision specifics.
Trauma cases involving passengers in heavy vehicles who were injured in nontraffic collisions.
Accurate coding is critical for trauma data analysis and injury prevention initiatives.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a nontraffic collision.
Document the nature of the injuries and the mechanism of the accident.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that the external cause is clearly linked to the visit.
V62.1 is used for nontraffic accidents involving heavy transport vehicles, while V62.0 is for traffic-related incidents.
