V65.9: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle : unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in traffic accident

The medical condition signified by the ICD-10 code V65.9 pertains to an unspecified occupant of a heavy transport vehicle who has been injured in a collision with a railway train or railway vehicle during a traffic accident. Essentially, this involves any person in a large vehicle, such as a truck or bus, who experiences a road accident that results in injury due to an impact with a railway train or any type of railway vehicle. The injuries can vary widely in nature, severity and location, from minor cuts and bruises to serious bodily harm, or even life-threatening trauma. These could include bone fractures, internal bleeding, damage to major organs, or injuries to the head, neck or spinal cord. The condition presents as pain, discomfort, or visible wounds corresponding to the nature of the injuries sustained. As this code pertains to a situation rather than a specific medical disease or disorder, it does not have a disease progression or transmission route.