Question 1

Is V45 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V45 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 V45 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V45 represents Car occupant injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle. 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 V45 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V45 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 V45?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V45 is section:V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident (V40-V49)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does V45 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V45 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., V45XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V452026

Excludes16Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is V45 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V45 mean?

When was ICD-10 code V45 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V45?

Does V45 require a 7th character extension?