V78.9: Bus occupant injured in noncollision transport accident : unspecified bus occupant injured in traffic accident

The ICD-10 code V78.9 refers to an injury sustained by a bus occupant in a noncollision transport accident in a traffic setting, where it's unspecified which bus occupant was injured. This implies that an occupant of a bus, whether they are the driver, a passenger or a crew member, is involved in an accident that didn't involve a direct collision with another vehicle or object. Such scenarios might include incidents like the bus abruptly stopping or swerving, resulting in injury. The kinds of injuries one could sustain in a noncollision bus transport accident can vary widely, from minor ones like cuts, abrasions or bruises to more major ones involving fractures, head injuries, or internal organ damage. The presentation and severity of symptoms would directly correlate with the nature and extent of the injury suffered.