V79.8
Non-billableBus occupant (driver) injured in oth transport accidents
Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified 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
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V79.8?
ICD-10-CM code V79.8 represents "Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V79.8 a billable code?
No, V79.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under V79.8.
What chapter is V79.8 in?
V79.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V79.8?
V79.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: minibus (V50-V59).
What are the subcategories under V79.8?
V79.8 has 2 child codes, including: V79.81 (Bus occupant injured in trnsp acc w military vehicle), V79.88 (Bus occupant (driver) injured in oth transport accidents).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V79.8?
V79.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2898233. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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