Find information on passenger motor vehicle accident diagnosis, including ICD-10 codes, clinical documentation improvement tips, and healthcare resources. Learn about common injuries related to MVA trauma, whiplash diagnosis, and best practices for accurate medical coding and billing for car accident claims. Explore resources for healthcare professionals dealing with motor vehicle accident patients and optimize your documentation for accurate reimbursement. This resource covers key aspects of passenger MVAs from a medical and coding perspective.
Also known as
Occupants of motor vehicles injured
Covers injuries to passengers of motor vehicles in accidents.
Pedestrian injured in transport accident
Relates to pedestrians injured in transport accidents, including by motor vehicles.
Pedal cyclist injured in transport accident
Covers pedal cyclists injured in transport accidents involving motor vehicles.
Motorcycle rider injured in transport acc
Relates to motorcycle riders injured in transport accidents, often involving other vehicles.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Occupant of a passenger vehicle?
Yes
Accident confirmed?
No
Do not code a motor vehicle accident
When to use each related code
Description |
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Car accident injury |
Whiplash injury from car accident |
Concussion from car accident |
Patient presented following involvement as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident (MVA). The patient reports being restrained by a seatbelt. Mechanism of injury (MOI) involved a frontal collision. The patient denies loss of consciousness (LOC). Chief complaints include cervical pain, headache, and lower back pain. Physical examination reveals tenderness to palpation of the cervical and lumbar spine. Range of motion is limited in the cervical spine due to pain. Neurological exam is grossly intact with normal strength and sensation in all extremities. Differential diagnoses include cervical strain, lumbar strain, concussion, and whiplash injury. Assessment: Passenger involved in motor vehicle collision with resultant cervicalgia, cephalgia, and lumbar pain. Plan: Prescribed analgesics for pain management. Recommended ice therapy and rest. Patient advised to follow up for further evaluation if symptoms persist or worsen. ICD-10 code: V43.53XA (Passenger in motor vehicle injured in collision with other motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter). Medical billing codes will be determined based on subsequent evaluations and treatments. Patient education provided regarding proper body mechanics and injury prevention strategies. Patient demonstrated understanding of discharge instructions.