V60-V69: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
V64: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
The group of conditions captured under the title "Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus" refers to a range of injuries sustained by individuals while in a heavy transport vehicle during a collision with another heavy transport vehicle or bus. This includes accidents involving trucks, buses, or other such large vehicles. The specific nature and severity of injuries can vary significantly, depending on factors like the speed of the vehicles involved, the angle of impact, the safety measures in place, and the overall health status of the occupant. Injuries may affect various body systems and can range from cuts, bruises, and fractures, to more serious conditions like internal bleeding, organ damage, or trauma to the brain or spinal cord. These incidents can also trigger or exacerbate existing health issues. The primary cause is vehicular accidents, which may be influenced by factors like road conditions, vehicle maintenance, weather, and driver behavior.
Subcodes of V64:
- V64.0: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : driver injured in nontraffic accident
- V64.1: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in nontraffic accident
- V64.2: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
- V64.3: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
- V64.4: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : person injured while boarding or alighting
- V64.5: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : driver injured in traffic accident
- V64.6: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
- V64.7: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident
- V64.9: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in traffic accident
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