V70: Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
V70.5: Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal : driver injured in traffic accident
The condition indicated by the ICD-10 code V70.5 refers to an injury sustained by a bus driver during a traffic accident involving a collision with a pedestrian or an animal. These injuries can occur when the bus is in motion and can range in severity depending on the circumstances of the collision, including the speed at which the bus was travelling and the size of the pedestrian or animal involved. Symptoms may include pain, bruising, swelling, or other physical signs of trauma, and can affect any part of the body, as the driver may be thrown from their seat, jerked violently, or struck by their steering wheel or other parts of the bus. The progression of the condition will depend on the nature of the injuries sustained, and may necessitate medical attention to ensure proper recovery.
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