V70.5
Non-billableDriver of bus injured in collision w ped/anml in traf
Driver of bus 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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V70.5?
ICD-10-CM code V70.5 represents "Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V70.5 a billable code?
No, V70.5 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 V70.5.
What chapter is V70.5 in?
V70.5 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V70.5?
V70.5 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: minibus (V50-V59); bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-).
What are the subcategories under V70.5?
V70.5 has 3 child codes, including: V70.5XXA (Driver of bus injured in collision w ped/anml in traf, init), V70.5XXD (Driver of bus injured in collision w ped/anml in traf, subs), V70.5XXS (Driver of bus injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V70.5?
V70.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2897871. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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