V65: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
V65.4: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle : person injured while boarding or alighting
The medical condition with ICD-10 code V65.4 refers to injuries sustained by an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle during a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle during boarding or alighting. This kind of injury often occurs due to factors such as incorrect timing, lack of awareness, or unexpected movement of the railway vehicle. The presentation of injuries may range from minor abrasions, fractures to major trauma depending on the severity of the collision. The most commonly affected systems are the musculoskeletal and integumentary system but severe cases may involve the nervous and circulatory systems. The progression of the condition is largely dependent on the extent and nature of the injuries sustained.
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