Question 1

Is V34 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V34 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 V34 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V34 represents Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus. 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V34?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V34 is section:V30-V39 (Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident (V30-V39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from V34?

Accepted Answer

Code V34 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with military vehicle (V39.81). These conditions cannot be coded together with V34 as they represent different diagnoses.

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