V80-V89: Other land transport accidents
V87: Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
Traffic accidents of specified type but where the victim's mode of transport is unknown (ICD-10 code V87) refer to incidents where the specific type of traffic accident is identified, but it remains unclear how the individual involved was getting around at the time of the incident. This could involve a variety of scenarios, such as being a pedestrian, riding a bicycle, or driving a motor vehicle. The critical point is that the exact mode of transport is unidentified. Such accidents can result in a wide range of injuries depending on the severity of the incident, including minor cuts and bruises, fractures, internal injuries, or even life-threatening conditions. Symptoms can vary widely based on the injury sustained and can emerge immediately at the scene or develop later. The disease progression depends on the type and severity of the injuries and the body systems they affect. Professional medical attention is needed to accurately diagnose and manage these injuries.
Subcodes of V87:
- V87.0: Person injured in collision between car and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (traffic)
- V87.1: Person injured in collision between other motor vehicle and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (traffic)
- V87.2: Person injured in collision between car and pick-up truck or van (traffic)
- V87.3: Person injured in collision between car and bus (traffic)
- V87.4: Person injured in collision between car and heavy transport vehicle (traffic)
- V87.5: Person injured in collision between heavy transport vehicle and bus (traffic)
- V87.6: Person injured in collision between railway train or railway vehicle and car (traffic)
- V87.7: Person injured in collision between other specified motor vehicles (traffic)
- V87.8: Person injured in other specified noncollision transport accidents involving motor vehicle (traffic)
- V87.9: Person injured in other specified (collision)(noncollision) transport accidents involving nonmotor vehicle (traffic)
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