V62.7: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident
The condition denoted by ICD-10 code V62.7 pertains to an external cause of morbidity whereby an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle has been injured in a collision with a two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle. In this specific circumstance, the person who sustained the injury was situated on the exterior of the vehicle during a traffic accident. This kind of incident often results in a wide array of physical injuries that vary in severity based on multiple factors such as the speed of the collision, whether the involved parties utilized safety equipment, among other aspects. Common injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises, to more serious ones such as fractures, internal hemorrhage, or even traumatic brain injuries in severe cases. This condition is a reflection of the immediate physical harm that has resulted from a specific accident and does not denote a chronic or long-term disease.
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