V46: Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
V46.1: Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : passenger injured in nontraffic accident
The condition referred to by ICD-10 code V46.1 describes a situation where a passenger in a car experiences injuries as a result of a collision with a nonmotorized vehicle in a nontraffic setting. The nonmotor vehicle could encompass entities such as a bicycle, horse, or pedestrian, suggesting that this condition frequently occurs in situations where there may be a mix of motorized and nonmotorized transport. This incident typically results in various types of injuries, the severity and type of which depends largely on the specifics of the accident; injuries can include anything from minor cuts and bruises to more serious conditions like fractures or internal injuries. The presentation of the injuries will differ based on factors such as the speed of the collision, the position of the passenger in the vehicle, the use of safety features like seatbelts, and the area of the vehicle that was impacted.
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