V39.9: Occupant [any] of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident

The medical condition referred to by ICD-10 V39.9 pertains to an individual, who could be the driver or passenger, involved in a traffic incident while aboard a three-wheeled motor vehicle where the specifics of the accident are not designated. The nature and severity of injuries resulting from such an accident can significantly vary. This can range from minor scratches or skin abrasions to severe injuries like broken bones, traumas of the brain or spinal cord, internal injuries, or even more complex combinations of these. These incidents generally occur due to a collision with another vehicle, pedestrian, or obstacle, however, they can also happen due to loss of control. The physical trauma, in these situations, is compounded due to the lack of structural protection offered by a three-wheeled vehicle which differentiates it from a conventional four-wheeled automobile.