2025 ICD-10-CM code V39
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Transport accidents Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality Feed
Occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in other and unspecified transport accidents.
Medical necessity is established based on the severity of the injuries and the need for medical treatment. The documentation must clearly demonstrate the need for the treatment received.
The clinical responsibility involves evaluating and treating the injuries sustained by the patient.This may include initial assessment, diagnostic testing, surgical intervention (if needed), post-operative care, and ongoing monitoring.
- Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality
- V00-Y99 (External causes of morbidity and mortality); V30-V39 (Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident)
In simple words: This code is for someone hurt in an accident while riding in a three-wheeled vehicle like a motorized tricycle or rickshaw.The type of accident isn't specified.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies injuries sustained by an occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a transport accident.The accident circumstances are not specified, encompassing a wide range of scenarios.The code is used when the specific details of the accident are unknown or not relevant to the injury coding.Examples include motorized tricycles, motorized rickshaws, and three-wheeled motor cars.
Example 1: A patient riding a motorized tricycle is struck by a car at an intersection.The patient sustains multiple fractures and requires hospitalization., A patient driving a three-wheeled motor vehicle is involved in a rollover accident, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries., A patient, a passenger in a three-wheeled motorized rickshaw, is injured when the rickshaw collides with another vehicle, leading to soft tissue injuries and contusions.
Complete documentation should include details of the accident, including the type of three-wheeled vehicle, circumstances of the accident, injuries sustained, treatment rendered, and any imaging or diagnostic test results.
** This code should be used cautiously and only when the specific type of transport accident is not known or is not relevant for coding purposes.Accurate and comprehensive documentation is crucial for appropriate coding.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Office