V4352XA - Car driver injured in a car-to-car collision on a public road - initial medical visit
International Classification of Diseases
What is a ICD-10 Code?
ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes are used to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures recorded in association with hospital care. These codes provide a standardized way to track health conditions and their treatment outcomes.
Detailed Description
This code indicates that you were the driver of a car that was involved in a collision with another car on a public road or highway, and this is your first medical visit for injuries from that accident. This is an external cause code that helps healthcare providers and insurance companies understand how your injury occurred. It's used alongside other codes that describe your specific injuries (like broken bones, cuts, or bruises). The code helps track traffic accident patterns and ensures proper documentation for insurance and legal purposes.
Additional Information
This is a supplementary code used with injury codes to explain the cause of injury. The 'XA' suffix indicates this is the initial encounter for this accident. Costs will vary widely depending on the actual injuries sustained, ranging from minor emergency room visits to extensive trauma care.
Category
External Causes of Morbidity - Transport Accidents
Medical Specialty
Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Primary Care
Expected Costs
Your actual cost will depend on your insurance coverage, provider location, and specific circumstances.
What's Required Before This
- Motor vehicle accident involving collision between two cars
- Patient was the driver of one vehicle
- Accident occurred on public roadway
What to Expect After
- Follow-up appointments as determined by specific injuries sustained
- Possible physical therapy depending on injury severity
- Documentation for insurance claims
- Potential referrals to specialists based on injury type
Why Understanding This Code Matters
On Your Medical Bill
This code appears on your medical bills to identify the specific service, procedure, drug, or medical diagnosis you received. Understanding what it means helps you verify you're being charged correctly and know what to expect.
For Your Health
Knowing what this code represents helps you understand your treatment plan, ask better questions during appointments, and track your healthcare journey more effectively.
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