Bus occupant injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
Chapter 20:External causes of morbidity
ICD-10 V77 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of bus occupant injured in collision with fixed or stationary object.
The ICD-10 code V77 pertains to bus occupants who sustain injuries as a result of a collision with a fixed or stationary object. This category encompasses a range of injuries that can occur during such incidents, including but not limited to fractures, contusions, and lacerations. The clinical significance of this code lies in its ability to capture data on the nature and severity of injuries sustained by bus occupants, which can be crucial for understanding patterns of injury and improving safety measures in public transportation. Additionally, accurate coding in this category aids in the assessment of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing such incidents.
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
V77 includes injuries sustained by bus occupants from collisions with fixed or stationary objects, such as fractures, sprains, contusions, and lacerations.
V77 codes should be used when documenting injuries resulting from a bus occupant's collision with a fixed or stationary object, ensuring that the circumstances of the injury are clearly outlined.
Documentation should include details of the incident, the nature of the injuries sustained, and any relevant clinical findings to support the use of the V77 code.
