V63: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
V63.4: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting
The condition referenced by the specific ICD-10 code V63.4 relates to an injury sustained by an individual who is an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle, like a truck or bus, involved in a collision with either a car, a pick-up truck, or a van. The injury occurs specifically while the person is either getting on (boarding) or getting off (alighting) the heavy transport vehicle. These injuries can vary in nature and severity depending on multiple factors such as the speed of the vehicle at the time of collision, the point of impact, the safety measures in place, and the health condition of the individual involved. They could range from minor bruises or fractures to major traumatic injuries affecting various body systems like the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, or the cardiovascular system.
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