Question 1

Is V79.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V79.8 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 V79.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V79.8 represents Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents. 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 V79.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V79.8 is V79 (Bus occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

Does V79.8 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V79.8 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., V79.8XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V79.82026

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V79.82026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is V79.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V79.8 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V79.8?

Does V79.8 require a 7th character extension?

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