V68.7: Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident

The condition coded as V68.7 in the ICD-10 refers to injuries sustained by an occupant of a heavy transport vehicle involved in a noncollision transport accident, where the injured person was on the outside of the vehicle during a traffic accident. This signifies that the injury happened when the vehicle was in motion, but without an impact or crash into another separate structure or vehicle. The individual suffering from this condition could present a variety of symptoms, depending on the type and severity of the injury. These might include discomfort, pain, visible physical trauma such as cuts or abrasions, potential fractures, or even more severe internal injuries. This type of accident could lead to impairment or damage to any part of the body. Due to the vast array of potential injuries, the affected systems within the body widely vary.