Question 1

Is V48 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V48 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 V48 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V48 represents Car occupant injured in noncollision transport 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V48?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V48 is section:V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident (V40-V49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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