V50.9: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in traffic accident

The ICD-10 code V50.9 refers to physical injuries sustained by an unspecified occupant of a pick-up truck or van involved in a collision with a pedestrian or an animal during a traffic accident. This code doesn't specify the exact nature of the injuries. They may range from minor cuts and bruises to severe damages such as fractures, internal injuries or traumatic brain injuries depending on the severity of the collision. Such incidents can occur when the driver of the vehicle is unable to react in time to avoid hitting a pedestrian or animal on the road. The injuries vary based on multiple factors like the speed of the vehicle at the time of collision, the size of the animal or the part of the vehicle that got impacted. Symptoms could include pain, swelling, loss of movement, and in severe cases, unconsciousness or evident physical deformity.