V48.9
Non-billableUnsp car occupant injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf
Unspecified car occupant injured in noncollision transport accident 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)
- overturning car NOS
- overturning car without collision
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp car occupant injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp car occupant injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf is V48.9. The full clinical description is "Unspecified car occupant injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident". V48.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V48.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V48.9 represents "Unspecified car occupant injured in noncollision transport accident 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 V48.9 a billable code?
No, V48.9 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 V48.9.
What chapter is V48.9 in?
V48.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V48.9?
V48.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bus (V50-V59); minibus (V50-V59); minivan (V50-V59); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under V48.9?
V48.9 has 3 child codes, including: V48.9XXA (Unsp car occupant injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, init), V48.9XXD (Unsp car occupant injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, subs), V48.9XXS (Unsp car occ injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V48.9?
V48.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2896981. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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