V69.9
Non-billableOccupant (driver) (passenger) of hv veh injured in unsp traf
Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Accident NOS involving heavy transport vehicle
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 18 wheeler
- armored car
- panel truck
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- bus
- motorcoach
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
V69.0Driver of hv veh injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf
V69.1Pasngr in hv veh injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf
V69.2Occup of hv veh injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv nontraf
V69.3Occupant (driver) of hv veh injured in unsp nontraf
V69.4Driver of hv veh injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv in traf
V69.5Pasngr in hv veh injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv in traf
V69.6Occup of hv veh injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv in traf
V69.8Occupant (driver) of hv veh injured in oth transport acc
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for occupant (driver) (passenger) of hv veh injured in unsp traf?
The ICD-10-CM code for occupant (driver) (passenger) of hv veh injured in unsp traf is V69.9. The full clinical description is "Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident". V69.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V69.9 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V69.9 represents “Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident”. 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 V69.9 a billable code?
No, V69.9 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 V69.9.
What chapter is V69.9 in?
V69.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V69.9?
V69.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bus; motorcoach.
What are the subcategories under V69.9?
V69.9 has 3 child codes, including: V69.9XXA (Occupant (driver) of hv veh injured in unsp traf, init), V69.9XXD (Occupant (driver) of hv veh injured in unsp traf, subs), V69.9XXS (Occupant (driver) of hv veh injured in unsp traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V69.9?
V69.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2897845, C2897846. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does V69.9 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like occupant (driver) (passenger) of hv veh injured in unsp traf 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 V69.9?
V69.9 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA17 (Unintentional land transport nontraffic event injuring an occupant of a heavy goods vehicle).
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