The Hilarious Crossover Of Car Models And Medical Codes

"DailyTurismo" (thedailyturismo)
10/02/2015 at 13:41 • Filed to: Daily Turismo, Blog

In the medical field there is something called an ICD-10 code that accurately and concisely describes any medical problem from the basic headache ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ), when you get bitten by a squirrel ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ), and the second time you are burned by your water skis catching on fire ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ).

The automotive world is also full of alphanumeric model names, internal codes, and manufacturers designations that mean something to causal car owners and car geeks alike. Today we explore the times when those medical codes cross over into car codes that makes the inner 8 year old inside you squirm with delight.

BMW E30 Generation 3-series: A classic sedan loved by BMW fan boys all over the world.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Delayed puberty

BMW E46 Generation 3-series: A late model BMW sedan sold from 2001-2006.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition

Chevy S10 Pickup: A compact pickup sold from 1982-2005.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Contusion of throat, initial encounter

Ford F150 Pickup: A large pickup used for light commuting and driving kids to school.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Other stimulant abuse with stimulant-induced psychotic disorder with delusions

Ford F250 Pickup: A larger pickup used for light commuting and driving kids to school.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type.

Dodge Viper 1st Generation: A V10 equipped monster from the non-traction controlled era.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, initial encounter.

BMW X5: A large SUV used for light commuting and driving kids to school.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Prolonged stay in weightless environment, initial encounter.

BWM 5-series F10, generation: An expensive car currently in free fall depreciation.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Alcohol abuse with alcohol-induced psychotic disorder with delusions.

Volvo C30: A compact front drive economy car sold from 2006-2013.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Malignant neoplasm of nasal cavity.

Volvo V70: A sedan, (and wagon) successor to the 850
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, initial encounter.

Volvo V90: Another Volvo Wagon.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Drowning and submersion due to merchant ship overturning, subsequent encounter.

BMW 5-series GT F07 generation: The hideous hatchback Gran Turismo 5-series sold starting in 2009.
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Personality change due to known physiological condition.

BMW 5-series E28 generation — Classic 4-door from BMW
Medical code: !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! Estrogen excess.

Lookup your own car on the !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and let us know what you get in the comments. Whatever you do, just be careful when near spacecraft ( !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! ).

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DISCUSSION (9)

Urambo Tauro > DailyTurismo
10/02/2015 at 13:48

R32 Unspecified urinary incontinence

R33 Retention of urine

R34 Anuria and oliguria

DailyTurismo > Urambo Tauro
10/02/2015 at 13:50

Golf or Skyline? Meh...it probably applies to both! Nice find!

Urambo Tauro > DailyTurismo
10/02/2015 at 13:56

P71 Cow’s milk hypocalcemia in newborn

DrScientist > DailyTurismo
10/02/2015 at 13:59

not necessarily car related but:

W55.21: bitten by a cow

V97.33XD: sucked into jet engine, subsequent encounter

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goddam macaws, always getting in the way. worse than the ducks.

Urambo Tauro > DailyTurismo
10/02/2015 at 14:00

LOL; I guess either R32 would be a bad choice for a road trip after all...

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > DailyTurismo
10/02/2015 at 14:02

I love that the end of the code for getting burned by your water skis catching on fire for the second time is the laughing hard emoji XD

DailyTurismo > DrScientist
10/02/2015 at 14:06

The problem with macaws is when you ask them why they flew into you, they just ask you why they flew into you.

DailyTurismo > Urambo Tauro
10/02/2015 at 14:07

I wish it was something to do with donuts...but I guess you could dip a donut in milk.

Fresh-Outta-Nissans > DailyTurismo
11/22/2015 at 21:25

Kinja'd!!!

Z34: Encounter for supervision of normal first pregnancy, unspecified trimester.

Honey, that thing better be having triplets.