Car Accident ICD-10-CM Codes

Yes. This isn’t only helpful for medical purposes. It’s also vital for insurance and legal purposes in case claims need to be made or if there are legal cases concerning the accident.

Here are examples of other types of people:

• V42.6XXA - Car passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
• V42.5XXA - Car driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
• V42.0XXA - Car driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
• V41.6XXA - Car passenger injured in collision with pedal cycle in traffic accident, initial encounter

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It depends on the severity of their injuries. For any wounds sustained as a result of the accident, they must be disinfected and closed. Some might hit their heads due to the impact, so some might undergo concussion screening and treatment. As for those who sustained broken bones, surgery and rehabilitation might be required.