V42: Car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle
V42.5: Car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle : driver injured in traffic accident
The ICD-10 code V42.5 refers to a specific type of traffic accident where a car occupant, specifically the driver, is injured in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This could involve incidents where the car collides with vehicles such as motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, or bicycles. These accidents can result in a variety of injuries, ranging from minor to severe, depending upon the nature and impact of the collision. Injuries could include, but are not limited to, bruises, fractures, head injuries, spinal injuries, internal organ damage, cuts, and lacerations. The manifestation and severity of the symptoms will depend on the specific injury incurred, its location and the individual's overall health status.
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