V65: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
V65.7: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident
The ICD-10 code V65.7 refers to a specific injury scenario involving a person outside of a heavy transport vehicle during a traffic accident, specifically when the heavy transport vehicle collides with a railway train or another railway vehicle. The patient who bears this diagnostic code has suffered some form of trauma due to this collision while being outside the vehicle in question. The character and severity of the injury can vary, and can encompass a wide range of harm such as abrasions, fractures, internal injuries or concussions. The progression and impact of the injury on the persons general health will depend on the specific injuries sustained in the accident, the speed and force of the collision, and the patient's overall health and response to received medical treatment.
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