Find information on Motor Vehicle Accident Driver diagnosis, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (S codes), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources. Learn about common injuries related to MVAs, such as whiplash, concussion, and fractures. This resource helps healthcare professionals accurately document and code MVA-related injuries for optimal reimbursement and patient care. Explore resources for accident injury assessment, treatment protocols, and best practices for documenting driver involvement in motor vehicle accidents.
Also known as
Accidents (transport)
Covers accidents involving various transport modes, including motor vehicles.
Injuries, poisonings, etc.
Includes injuries sustained from accidents like motor vehicle crashes.
Motor vehicle traffic accidents
Specifically describes motor vehicle traffic accidents by type and location.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Driver of MV in accident?
Yes
Accident type?
No
Coding instructions not applicable. Not driver.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Motor Vehicle Accident Driver |
Whiplash Injury |
Concussion |
Patient presents following involvement as the driver in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Chief complaint includes [insert chief complaint, e.g., neck pain, headache, back pain]. Mechanism of injury (MOI) involved [describe the accident specifics, e.g., rear-end collision, T-bone collision, rollover]. Patient was wearing a seatbelt [yes/no]. Airbag deployment [yes/no/unknown]. Emergency medical services (EMS) transport [yes/no]. Patient reports [present symptoms, e.g., immediate onset of pain, delayed onset of symptoms]. Physical examination reveals [objective findings, e.g., tenderness to palpation of the cervical spine, limited range of motion, neurological deficits]. Differential diagnosis includes whiplash, cervical strain, lumbar strain, concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other MVA-related injuries. Assessment includes motor vehicle accident driver with [list diagnoses, e.g., cervical sprain, lumbar strain]. Plan includes [treatment plan, e.g., pain management with ibuprofen, physical therapy referral, neurological evaluation if indicated, follow-up in one week]. Patient education provided regarding [relevant topics, e.g., activity modification, pain management strategies, signs and symptoms of concussion]. Instructions provided for return precautions and follow-up care. ICD-10 code [relevant codes, e.g., V49.52, S13.4xxA]. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes will be determined based on services provided [e.g., 99203 for office visit].