Question 1

Is V50 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V50 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 V50 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V50 represents Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal. 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 V50?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V50 is section:V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident (V50-V59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from V50?

Accepted Answer

Code V50 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pick-up truck or van collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V56.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with V50 as they represent different diagnoses.

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