V85.0

Non-billable

Driver of special construction vehicle injured in traf

Driver of special construction vehicle injured in traffic accident

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

V80-V89

Parent Code

V85

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • bulldozer
  • digger
  • dump truck
  • earth-leveller
  • mechanical shovel
  • road-roller

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • special industrial vehicle (V83.-)
  • special construction vehicle in stationary use or maintenance (W31.-)

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code V85.0?

ICD-10-CM code V85.0 represents "Driver of special construction vehicle injured in traffic accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is V85.0 a billable code?

No, V85.0 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 V85.0.

What chapter is V85.0 in?

V85.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with V85.0?

V85.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: special industrial vehicle (V83.-); special construction vehicle in stationary use or maintenance (W31.-).

What are the subcategories under V85.0?

V85.0 has 3 child codes, including: V85.0XXA (Driver of special construction vehicle injured in traf, init), V85.0XXD (Driver of special construction vehicle injured in traf, subs), V85.0XXS (Driver of special construct vehicle injured in traf, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for V85.0?

V85.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477197. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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