Question 1

Is V60 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V60 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 V60 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V60 represents Occupant of heavy transport vehicle 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

When was ICD-10 code V60 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V60 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 V60?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V60 is section:V60-V69 (Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident (V60-V69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V60?

Accepted Answer

Code V60 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: heavy transport vehicle collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V66.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with V60 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V60 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V60 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., V60XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V602026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes3Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers