V38.7: Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident

The ICD-10 code V38.7 refers to an injury sustained by a person situated on the outside of a three-wheeled motor vehicle involved in a noncollision transport accident, specifically in a traffic environment. The injury can occur due to a variety of circumstances such as sudden braking, vehicle rollover, or any unexpected event causing the occupant to be hurled from the vehicle. The victim may suffer from a range of injuries, depending on the nature of the accident and the specifics of the event. This can include minor abrasions, lacerations, or severe conditions such as fractures, internal injuries, or even traumas to the head or spine. The physical trauma can affect various body systems depending upon where and how the injury occurs. This code does not provide specifics about the injury, rather it categorizes the type of vehicular accident.