V10.3: Pedal cyclist injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : person injured while boarding or alighting

The condition defined by the ICD-10 code V10.3 refers to an injury that a pedal cyclist incurs as a result of a collision with a pedestrian or an animal while the cyclist is either getting on or off the bicycle. The nature and severity of the injury can largely depend on various factors such as the speed at which the collision takes place, the way the cyclist falls, or the kind of surface on which the incident occurs. Common injuries may range from minor abrasions, bruises and sprains to more severe fractures or concussions. Despite the physical harm usually being confined to the impact area, the condition can potentially affect multiple systems due to the traumatic nature of the incident, including the musculoskeletal, integumentary, or nervous systems, among others.