V63: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
V63.5: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : driver injured in traffic accident
Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck, or van: driver injured in traffic accident (V63.5) denotes a specific situation where the driver of a heavy transport vehicle, such as a truck or bus, is injured due to a traffic accident involving a collision with smaller vehicles like a car, pick-up truck, or van. The injuries sustained can vary from minor to severe depending on the force of impact and other factors intrinsic to the accident. For instance, the driver may experience physical trauma such as bone fractures, soft tissue damage, or injury to internal organs. There may also be psychological effects related to the incident. This code is used predominantly in the context of recording the nature of the accident in medical and legal documents.
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