V54.1: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in nontraffic accident

The ICD-10 code V54.1 indicates a specific type of vehicular accident where a passenger of a pick-up truck or van has sustained injuries due to a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus in a nontraffic setting. This accident scenario could majorly occur in controlled environments such as parking lots, yards, or during low-speed maneuvers. Depending upon the nature and severity of the collision, the passengers may sustain a wide range of injuries. These could include bruises, fractures, spinal injuries, head trauma, internal bleeding, or sometimes severe life-threatening conditions. The medical presentation of the condition will largely depend on the location and extent of the injury. Patients could present symptoms like pain, tenderness, swelling, reduced mobility, loss of consciousness, or might exhibit symptoms related to internal injuries like difficulty in breathing, dizziness, or shock.