Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
ICD-10 V62.5 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident.
This code is used to classify injuries sustained by drivers of heavy transport vehicles involved in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles, such as motorcycles or scooters, during traffic accidents. The clinical context often involves significant trauma due to the size and weight disparity between heavy transport vehicles and lighter two- or three-wheeled vehicles. Common injuries may include fractures, lacerations, and internal injuries, which can lead to severe morbidity or mortality. Accurate coding is essential for tracking injury patterns, facilitating research on traffic safety, and ensuring appropriate resource allocation for trauma care. Documentation should include details about the accident, the mechanism of injury, and the specific injuries sustained to support the use of this external cause code.
Emergency department notes should include a detailed account of the accident, patient presentation, and initial assessment findings.
Patients presenting with trauma after a motorcycle accident involving a heavy truck.
Consider the need for immediate trauma care and the potential for multiple injuries requiring comprehensive documentation.
Operative reports must detail the injuries sustained, surgical interventions performed, and the mechanism of injury.
Trauma cases involving surgical intervention after a collision with a heavy vehicle.
Ensure that all injuries are documented accurately to support coding for both the external cause and the specific injuries.
Used when a patient presents to the emergency department with injuries from a traffic accident.
Documentation must support the level of service provided, including history, examination, and medical decision-making.
Emergency medicine providers should ensure that all relevant details of the accident are captured.
Documentation should include details about the accident, the types of vehicles involved, the mechanism of injury, and the specific injuries sustained by the driver of the heavy transport vehicle.
