V66.7: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident

The medical condition, referenced by the ICD-10 code V66.7, refers to an event which involves an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle getting injured in a collision with a nonmotor vehicle. In this specific situation, the injured person is not inside the vehicle, but on the outside during a traffic accident. This occurs when the heavy transport vehicle, such as a truck or bus, comes into contact with an other object or person, causing injury, most often during traffic. The collision might result in a range of injuries depending on the nature of the collision. These injuries could be anywhere on the body and can vary in severity, from minor bruises and lacerations to major trauma including head or spinal cord injuries. Typically, the specifics of the injury are clarified by healthcare professionals following the accident based on symptoms and diagnostic exams.