Question 1

Is V70 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V70 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 V70 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V70 represents Bus occupant 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 V70?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V70 is section:V70-V79 (Bus occupant injured in transport accident (V70-V79)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from V70?

Accepted Answer

Code V70 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with V70 as they represent different diagnoses.

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