V79
Non-billableBus occupant injured in other and unsp transport accidents
Bus occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
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
- motorcoach
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (9)
V79.0Driver of bus injured in collision w oth and unsp mv nontraf
V79.1Passenger on bus injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf
V79.2Unsp bus occupant injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf
V79.3Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp nontraf
V79.4Driver of bus injured in collision w oth and unsp mv in traf
V79.5Passenger on bus injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv in traf
V79.6Unsp bus occupant injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv in traf
V79.8Bus occupant (driver) injured in oth transport accidents
V79.9Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp traf
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for bus occupant injured in other and unsp transport accidents?
The ICD-10-CM code for bus occupant injured in other and unsp transport accidents is V79. The full clinical description is "Bus occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents". V79 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V79 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V79 represents “Bus occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents”. 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 V79 a billable code?
No, V79 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under V79.
What chapter is V79 in?
V79 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V79?
V79 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: minibus (V50-V59).
What are the subcategories under V79?
V79 has 9 child codes, including: V79.0 (Driver of bus injured in collision w oth and unsp mv nontraf), V79.1 (Passenger on bus injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf), V79.2 (Unsp bus occupant injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf), V79.3 (Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp nontraf), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for V79?
V79 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477135. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does V79 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like bus occupant injured in other and unsp transport accidents affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of V79?
V79 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA15 (Unintentional land transport nontraffic event injuring an occupant of a bus or coach).
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