Question 1

Is V09 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V09 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code V09 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V09 represents Pedestrian injured in other and unspecified transport accidents. 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 V09 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V09 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 V09?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V09 is section:V00-V09 (Pedestrian injured in transport accident (V00-V09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does V09 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V09 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., V09XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V092026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Excluded By14Codes that exclude this one

Is V09 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V09 mean?

When was ICD-10 code V09 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V09?

Does V09 require a 7th character extension?