V67: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
V67.2: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
The condition referred to by the ICD-10 code V67.2 occurs when an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle such as a truck, bus, or other large vehicle is involved in a nontraffic accident where there is a collision with a fixed or stationary object. It specifies that the injured person was positioned outside the vehicle at the time of the collision. The injuries sustained depend on various factors such as the nature, speed, and impact of the collision. Common injury types from such accidents may include contusions, fractures, dislocations, or even more severe trauma injuries that can affect multiple body systems. The progression and severity of the symptoms depends on the injured body parts and the degree or extent of the injury. This condition is strictly related to physical traumas and does not involve any infectious component. It's important to note that the stationary object involved in the accident can be of any kind, like a tree, wall, gate, etc.
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