Bus occupant injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V75 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of bus occupant injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code V75 specifically addresses injuries sustained by bus occupants involved in collisions with railway trains or railway vehicles. This category encompasses a variety of conditions resulting from such accidents, including fractures, contusions, and other trauma-related injuries. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to accurately capture the nature of injuries sustained in these specific incidents, which can be critical for treatment planning and outcome assessment. Proper coding ensures that healthcare providers can track the prevalence of such injuries and implement preventive measures in the future.
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
V75 covers a range of injuries sustained by bus occupants in collisions with railway trains or vehicles, including but not limited to traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, fractures, and soft tissue injuries.
V75 codes should be used when documenting injuries that occur specifically in bus accidents involving railway trains or vehicles, ensuring that the circumstances of the injury are clearly outlined in the medical record.
Documentation must include details of the accident, the mechanism of injury, a thorough assessment of the injuries sustained, and any treatments administered. This information is critical for accurate coding and billing.
