V72: Bus occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle
V72.5: Bus occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle : driver injured in traffic accident
The condition specified by the code V72.5 in the ICD-10 pertains to injuries sustained by a bus driver, due to a collision with a motor vehicle that has two or three wheels, during traffic circumstances. The injury can happen as a result of diverse factors like speeding, distraction, poor road conditions, or mechanical failure. It isn't constrained to a specific form of physical harm and may include a range including but not limited to external injuries such as cuts or bruises, broken bones, internal injuries to organs, or even more serious conditions like traumatic brain injuries. The symptoms and severity depend on the nature of the accident, the physical impact, and the resulting injury(s) from the collision. The evaluation of such injuries involves a thorough medical examination followed by possible investigations to assess the level of physical damage. This condition specifically pertains to the bus driver involved in the accident and does not extend to other occupants of the bus.
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