V44.6
Non-billableCar passenger injured in collision w hv veh in traf
Car passenger injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus 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 ICD-10 code V44.6?
ICD-10-CM code V44.6 represents "Car passenger injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V44.6 a billable code?
No, V44.6 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 V44.6.
What chapter is V44.6 in?
V44.6 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V44.6?
V44.6 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 V44.6?
V44.6 has 3 child codes, including: V44.6XXA (Car passenger injured in collision w hv veh in traf, init), V44.6XXD (Car passenger injured in collision w hv veh in traf, subs), V44.6XXS (Car passenger injured in collision w hv veh in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V44.6?
V44.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2896797. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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