Question 1

Is V00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V00 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 V00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V00 represents Pedestrian conveyance accident. 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 V00 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V00 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 V00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V00 is section:V00-V09 (Pedestrian injured in transport accident (V00-V09)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V00?

Accepted Answer

Code V00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: collision with another person without fall (W51); fall due to person on foot colliding with another person on foot (W03); fall from non-moving wheelchair, nonmotorized scooter and motorized mobility scooter without collision (W05.-) and 2 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with V00 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with V00?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding V00, consider adding codes for: place of occurrence and activity external cause codes, if known (Y92.-, Y93.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

Question 7

Does V00 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V00 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., V00XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V002026

Excludes18Not coded together

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers