V40.5
Non-billableCar driver injured in collision w ped/anml in traf
Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
- automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for car driver injured in collision w ped/anml in traf?
The ICD-10-CM code for car driver injured in collision w ped/anml in traf is V40.5. The full clinical description is "Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident". V40.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V40.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V40.5 represents "Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident". It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V40.5 a billable code?
No, V40.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under V40.5.
What chapter is V40.5 in?
V40.5 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V40.5?
V40.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bus (V50-V59); minibus (V50-V59); minivan (V50-V59); and 4 more.
What are the subcategories under V40.5?
V40.5 has 3 child codes, including: V40.5XXA (Car driver injured in collision w ped/anml in traf, init), V40.5XXD (Car driver injured in collision w ped/anml in traf, subs), V40.5XXS (Car driver injured in collision w ped/anml in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V40.5?
V40.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2893100. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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