V46.5: Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : driver injured in traffic accident

The ICD-10 code V46.5 refers to the condition where a car occupant, specifically the driver, is injured during a collision with another non-motor vehicle in a traffic accident. One might sustain this kind of injury in a variety of scenarios, such as colliding with a bicycle, horse, pedestrian, or other non-motorized entities on the road. The manifestation of the injury can vary significantly depending on the severity of the collision and the specific circumstances of the accident. Minor injuries might include bruises, cuts, or sprains while more serious injuries might involve fractures, head or spine trauma, internal bleeding, or other life-threatening conditions. It would also include resultant states from the accident, like shock, or injuries due to airbag deployment. This diagnostic classification emphasizes the accident’s context of occurring in traffic and it being a collision with a nonmotor vehicle.