Question 1

Is V54 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V54 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 V54 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V54 represents Occupant of pick-up truck or van 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 V54 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V54 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 V54?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V54 is section:V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident (V50-V59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V54?

Accepted Answer

Code V54 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with military vehicle (V59.81). These conditions cannot be coded together with V54 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V54 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V54 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., V54XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V542026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes6Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers