V38.5: Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident : driver injured in traffic accident

The condition referred to by ICD-10 code V38.5 involves an occupant of a three-wheeled motor vehicle, specifically the driver, who has been injured in a noncollision transport accident while in traffic. Noncollision transport accidents refer to those where the vehicle did not crash into another vehicle, pedestrian, or any other object. The injury could be due to the vehicle overturning, losing control, or being involved in a mishap due to road factors. Expected injuries in such scenarios can range from minor afflictions like bruises and sprains to major traumas like fractures or internal injuries. These injuries can affect any system of the body depending on the nature of the accident, including the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The condition's manifestation depends significantly on the severity and location of the injury.