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

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 4

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.

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