V66.5: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : driver injured in traffic accident

Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle: driver injured in traffic accident, marked by ICD-10 code V66.5, describes a very specific type of physical injury. It pertains to a person who was driving a large transit vehicle, such as a truck or a bus, and was involved in a traffic accident with a nonmotor vehicle, which could include a bicycle, horse, pedestrian, or similar. Following the collision, the individual has sustained some form of injury. The nature and severity of the injury can greatly vary – it could range from minor bruises and abrasions to serious trauma. Factors such as the speed of the vehicles involved in the collision, what safety measures were in place, and the overall health condition of the driver, among others, could influence the kind of injuries sustained. This code does not provide specifics about the injury, its location, or the treatment required.