V53: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
V53.6: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : passenger injured in traffic accident
The condition classified by ICD-10 code V53.6 pertains to injuries sustained by a passenger in a pick-up truck or van due to a traffic accident involving a collision with a car, another pick-up truck, or van. These injuries can vary from minor abrasions and sprains to major, grievous ones such as fractures, internal injuries, concussions, or damage to vital body systems, depending on the force of the impact and the safety measures employed. Symptoms are not consistent as they depend on the specific injuries. These could include pain in the affected area, difficulty moving, dizziness, blurred vision, shortness of breath, or unconsciousness in severe cases. Such accidents may also lead to psychological trauma, further complicating the condition.
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