Table 1 Biomechanical classification coding for injuries
Code | Body region | Tissue / body structure | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Head | Skin | Minor |
2 | Face | Nerves & Spinal cord | Moderate |
3 | Neck | Arteries and veins | Serious |
4 | Thorax | Muscles, tendons & ligaments | Severe |
5 | Abdomen | Bones & inter-vertebral discs (in spine) | Critical |
6 | Spine | Major internal organs | Maximal |
7 | Upper extremity | Loss of consciousness | |
8 | Lower extremity | Other internal organ | |
9 | Unspecified | Massive destruction |