V40.0: Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : driver injured in nontraffic accident

The medical condition classified under ICD-10 code V40.0 refers to an injury sustained by a car driver in a nontraffic accident involving a collision with either a pedestrian or animal. The collision might occur in a variety of settings excluding public roads such as driveways, parking lots, private estates, or off-road terrain. Injuries sustained may range from minor to severe and can involve multiple organ systems, most typically the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Symptoms of such injuries could include, but are not limited to, pain, bruising, fractures, dislocations, concussions, and in severe cases, loss of consciousness. The severity of the injury largely depends on factors like the speed at which the collision occurred, seatbelt usage, airbag deployment, and the point of impact.