V65.6XXA
ICD-10-CMPassenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
This code identifies an individual who was a passenger in a large, heavy transport vehicle (e.g., a bus, truck) involved in a collision with a train or other railway vehicle. The incident occurred within a traffic environment, indicating a public road or crossing. The "A" suffix signifies this is the initial encounter for the injury sustained.
Apply this code when documenting injuries to a passenger of a heavy transport vehicle that was struck by a train at a railway crossing or other traffic-related intersection. This would include scenarios where a bus or large truck carrying passengers collides with a train. It is crucial that the patient was an occupant of the heavy transport vehicle, not the train.
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