V40: Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
V40.9: Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : unspecified car occupant injured in traffic accident
The condition categorized by ICD-10 code V40.9 refers to physical injuries suffered by an occupant of a car involved in a collision with a pedestrian or an animal. The injured party might encompass anyone inside the car at the time of the accident and isn't inherently limited to the driver. This could also include passengers. The injuries sustained in such collisions can vary widely in their nature and severity depending on the specifics of the accident, such as speed, type of impact, and safety measures used. They might range from minor cuts, bruises, or fractures to more serious health concerns like internal injuries, head trauma, or spinal cord injuries. The word 'unspecified' in this context refers to the fact that the injured car occupant's status whether as a driver or a passenger isn't clearly defined in the situation of the traffic accident.
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