V11.5: Pedal cyclist injured in collision with other pedal cycle : passenger injured in traffic accident

The medical condition designated by ICD-10 code V11.5 involves injuries sustained by a pedal cyclist acting as a passenger during a traffic accident, which occurred due to a collision with another bicycle. The specifics of the injuries can vary widely, encompassing a range of potential trauma derived from the crash event. This could include, but is not limited to, soft tissue damage, broken bones, concussions, or even more severe central nervous system damage. Symptoms of these injuries are often immediate and observable, such as physical discomfort, visible trauma or wounds, confusion, disorientation, or loss of consciousness. However, the condition may sometimes present latent symptoms that manifest hours to days after the injury event. Such late-onset symptoms should be evaluated immediately to rule out potentially severe or life-threatening conditions like internal bleeding or brain injury. The degree of impact on the body systems would depend largely on the nature and severity of the sustained injuries.