Question 1

Is V24.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V24.3 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 V24.3 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V24.3 represents Person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus. 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 V24.3 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V24.3 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 V24.3?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V24.3 is V24 (Motorcycle rider injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does V24.3 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V24.3 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., V24.3XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V24.32026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes7Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is V24.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V24.3 mean?

When was ICD-10 code V24.3 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V24.3?

Does V24.3 require a 7th character extension?