V54.6
Non-billablePassenger in pk-up/van injured in collision w hv veh in traf
Passenger in pick-up truck or van 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 or six wheel motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers and property but weighing less than the local limit for classification as a heavy goods vehicle
- minibus
- minivan
- sport utility vehicle (SUV)
- truck
- van
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V54.6?
ICD-10-CM code V54.6 represents "Passenger in pick-up truck or van 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 V54.6 a billable code?
No, V54.6 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 V54.6.
What chapter is V54.6 in?
V54.6 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V54.6?
V54.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: heavy transport vehicle (V60-V69); occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with military vehicle (V59.81).
What are the subcategories under V54.6?
V54.6 has 3 child codes, including: V54.6XXA (Pasngr in pk-up/van injured in clsn w hv veh in traf, init), V54.6XXD (Pasngr in pk-up/van injured in clsn w hv veh in traf, subs), V54.6XXS (Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w hv veh in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V54.6?
V54.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2897224. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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