Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V63 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van.
The ICD-10 code V63 pertains to individuals who are occupants of heavy transport vehicles and sustain injuries as a result of a collision with smaller vehicles such as cars, pick-up trucks, or vans. This category encompasses a range of conditions that may arise from such incidents, including but not limited to traumatic injuries, fractures, and soft tissue damage. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to capture the specific circumstances of the injury, which can be crucial for understanding the patterns of trauma associated with heavy transport vehicle accidents. Proper coding ensures that healthcare providers can accurately document the nature of the injuries sustained, facilitating appropriate treatment and management strategies for affected individuals.
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
V63 covers a variety of conditions resulting from collisions involving heavy transport vehicles and smaller vehicles, including fractures, lacerations, contusions, and other traumatic injuries sustained by occupants.
V63 codes should be used when documenting injuries to occupants of heavy transport vehicles involved in collisions with cars, pick-up trucks, or vans, ensuring that the documentation reflects the specifics of the incident.
Documentation should include details of the collision, the type of vehicles involved, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any relevant medical evaluations or treatments provided.
