V40.3: Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : unspecified car occupant injured in nontraffic accident

The diagnosis referred to by the ICD-10 code V40.3 pertains to an unspecified car occupant who is injured in a nontraffic accident involving a collision with a pedestrian or animal. This type of injury arises when the vehicle, not moving in regular traffic, accidentally hits a pedestrian or an animal, resulting in harm to the vehicle's occupant. The presentation of the illness can be diverse, varying in injury type and severity, which can range from minor cuts, bruises, or fractures to more serious injuries such as internal organ damage, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury. Most commonly, the affected systems are the musculoskeletal, integumentary, and nervous systems. The disease progression generally depends on the type and severity of the injury and the speed of access to appropriate medical care post-incident.