V60-V69: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
The ICD-10 codes V60-V69 refer to injuries sustained by occupants of heavy transport vehicles during transport accidents. These accidents typically involve large vehicles like trucks or buses and can lead to a wide range of injuries. The types and severity of injuries depend on the circumstances of the accident, including the speed at which it occurred, the type of impact, and whether the occupant was using protective equipment like seatbelts. Common injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to more severe cases such as fractures, head trauma, spinal cord injuries, or internal bleeding. The physical impact can affect various systems in the body, from the musculoskeletal system (bones and muscles) to the nervous system (brain and nerves) and the circulatory system (heart and blood vessels). Progression of these conditions can vary significantly depending on the specifics of each case, the immediate medical response, and the subsequent medical care.
Subcodes of V60-V69:
- V60: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
- V61: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedal cycle
- V62: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle
- V63: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
- V64: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
- V65: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
- V66: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
- V67: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
- V68: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident
- V69: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
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