Question 1

Is V05.90 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V05.90 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for pedestrian on foot injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code V05.90 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V05.90 represents Pedestrian on foot injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code V05.90 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V05.90 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V05.90?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V05.90 is V05.9 (Pedestrian injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle, unspecified whether traffic or nontraffic accident). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does V05.90 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V05.90 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., V05.90XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V05.90XD2026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes2Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is V05.90 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V05.90 mean?

When was ICD-10 code V05.90 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V05.90?

Does V05.90 require a 7th character extension?