V68.9
Non-billableOccup of hv veh injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf
Unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle 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
- 18 wheeler
- armored car
- panel truck
- overturning heavy transport vehicle NOS
- overturning heavy transport vehicle without collision
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- bus
- motorcoach
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V68.9?
ICD-10-CM code V68.9 represents "Unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V68.9 a billable code?
No, V68.9 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 V68.9.
What chapter is V68.9 in?
V68.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V68.9?
V68.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bus; motorcoach.
What are the subcategories under V68.9?
V68.9 has 3 child codes, including: V68.9XXA (Occup of hv veh injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, init), V68.9XXD (Occup of hv veh injured in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, subs), V68.9XXS (Occup of hv veh inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V68.9?
V68.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2897777. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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