V85.1: Passenger of special construction vehicle injured in traffic accident

The medical condition identified under ICD-10 code V85.1 refers to injuries sustained by an individual who is a passenger in a special construction vehicle involved in a traffic accident. A special construction vehicle could be any nonstandard automotive machine designed for specific construction-related tasks, like a dump truck, crane, excavator, or concrete mixer, among others. The injuries from this type of accident can vary in severity and typology ranging from minor cuts or bruises to more significant concerns like fractures, whiplashes, concussions, internal injuries, or spinal cord injuries. Symptoms associated with these injuries are often immediate, however, some, such as those of a concussion or internal damage, may not become evident until some hours or days after the incident. The impact on the body can affect a broad range of systems including the musculoskeletal, nervous, respiratory, circulatory, and integumentary (skin) systems, contingent on the nature and intensity of the injury.