V46: Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
V46.3: Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : unspecified car occupant injured in nontraffic accident
The ICD-10 code V46.3 denotes a situation where a person inside a car gets injured due to a collision with another non-motor vehicle. Such an accident can occur in a non-traffic scenario, such as a parking lot or private property. The individual involved can sustain a range of injuries from minor to severe, affecting various body systems depending on the impact of the collision. Injuries may include bruises, fractures, internal injuries, or even more serious head, spinal, or neck injuries. This description is nonspecific to the type of occupant or exact injury, and only designates the circumstances and nature of the accident. The condition may present with pain, injury, or discomfort, and the severity might vary depending on the nature of the collision.
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