V55.7: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident

The specific code, V55.7, in the ICD-10 WHO 2016 classification refers to an injury sustained by an occupant of a pick-up truck or van in a traffic collision involving a railway train or other railway vehicle. Specifically, this code designates that the individual wounded was not inside the vehicle at the time of the accident, instead they were on the outside of the vehicle. The type of injury can vary widely based on several factors, like the speed of the vehicle and train, the point of impact, and whether or not proper safety equipment was in use at the time. Typical injuries from such situations might include broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, internal organ damage, or severe cuts and bruises. This type of traumatic event could also result in psychological trauma.