V73: Bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
V73.9: Bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : unspecified bus occupant injured in traffic accident
The condition described as "Bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van: unspecified bus occupant injured in traffic accident" refers to a single health state rather than a group of conditions. It involves an incident where a person who is occupying a bus becomes injured due to a traffic accident involving the bus colliding with either a car, pick-up truck, or a van. The injuries may range from minor to severe, depending on details such as the speed of the collision, seat locations, and individual health factors. Injuries can include but are not limited to bruises, fractures, whiplash, traumatic brain injuries, or internal bleeding. Many different bodily systems can be affected by such an incident, including the musculoskeletal, nervous, and cardiovascular systems. The specifics of the injury are not defined, meaning that the bus occupant's exact injuries, the severity of the injuries, and their exact location within the body are unspecified. This particular code is frequently used in emergency medicine and trauma care settings.
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