Question 1

Is V30 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V30 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 V30 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V30 represents Occupant of three-wheeled motor 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

When was ICD-10 code V30 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V30 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 V30?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V30 is section:V30-V39 (Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident (V30-V39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V30?

Accepted Answer

Code V30 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: three-wheeled motor vehicle collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V36.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with V30 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V30 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V30 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., V30XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V302026

Excludes14Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes3Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers