2025 ICD-10-CM code V00.831

Fall from a motorized mobility scooter.

This code should be used as a secondary code, following a code indicating the nature of the injury resulting from the fall.Appropriate use of additional codes for place of occurrence and external cause is vital for accurate reporting.

Medical necessity for coding V00.831 is established by the presence of injuries sustained as a direct result of the fall from a moving motorized mobility scooter. The documentation should clearly link the fall to the resulting injuries and demonstrate the need for medical intervention, such as treatment for fractures, lacerations, or other significant consequences.

The clinical responsibility for coding V00.831 rests with the physician or other qualified healthcare provider who assesses and treats the patient after the fall.The provider must determine and document the nature and extent of injuries, and appropriately select and sequence the ICD-10-CM codes to accurately reflect the patient's condition and the circumstances surrounding the injury.

IMPORTANT Consider using additional codes from Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes) to specify the nature of the injury sustained in the fall. Additional codes from Chapter 20 might be needed to provide information on the cause (e.g., place of occurrence, activity).Falls from non-moving motorized mobility scooters are coded differently (W05.2).

In simple words: This code is for someone who fell from a motorized scooter (like a mobility scooter).It's important to note that the scooter was moving at the time of the fall.A doctor will use this code along with other codes that describe the injuries received in the fall.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies a fall from a motorized mobility scooter.It's crucial to distinguish this from falls from non-moving scooters, which are coded differently.The code should be used as a secondary code, following a code from another chapter that describes the injury sustained from the fall.Additional codes may be required to specify the place of occurrence and activity, such as the use of a cellular phone or other electronic devices at the time of the fall.

Example 1: A 70-year-old patient using a motorized wheelchair falls while navigating a curb, resulting in a fractured hip and concussion.V00.831 would be a secondary code, with additional codes for the hip fracture and concussion., A patient falls from their motorized scooter while attempting to cross a busy street, sustaining multiple abrasions and a mild traumatic brain injury. V00.831 is used in conjunction with codes specifying the injuries and the place of occurrence. Additional external cause codes might be required to specify circumstances, like the use of a cell phone., An individual falls from a motorized mobility scooter on a paved path in a park, leading to a sprained ankle.V00.831 is used as a secondary code alongside the appropriate ankle sprain code.The location and activity codes can also be applied.

Detailed documentation is required, including:

** Always refer to the most current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for proper usage of this code.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Other Place of Service
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