V36.5: Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : driver injured in traffic accident

The condition defined by ICD-10 code V36.5 corresponds to a specific kind of motor vehicle accident. The individual involved is an occupant, specifically the driver, of a three-wheeled motor vehicle who has been injured in a collision with a non-motor vehicle during traffic. During the collision, the driver may sustain a variety of injuries, depending on the severity of the accident. Injuries could range from minor, such as bruises and scrapes, to more severe, such as fractures, head injuries or internal organ damage. The spectrum of presentation varies widely, from mild discomfort to severe pain or even loss of consciousness. This code is used in a clinical setting to document this specific injury pattern for statistical and treatment purposes. This type of injury, like all motor vehicle injuries, is traumatic and unexpected, happening abruptly and resulting from external forces applied to the body.