V55.4: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle : person injured while boarding or alighting

The ICD-10 V55.4 code refers to specific situations where an individual, while either boarding or alighting from a pick-up truck or van, sustained injuries due to a collision with a railway train or other railway vehicle. When this unfortunate event happens, the person may experience various types of injuries, depending on the intensity of the collision. The severity can range from minor cuts and bruises to serious injuries that may affect different parts of their body including, bones, muscles, tendons, organs, the nervous system, or the skin. The lost balance during boarding or alighting could also lead to sprain, fractures, or concussions. The individual might show symptoms such as pain, swelling, bruising, difficulty in moving the affected part, confusion or unconsciousness, depending on the severity of the injuries. Some cases might have latent effects, causing problems with mobility or cognitive function in the future.