Question 1

Is V83 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V83 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 V83 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V83 represents Occupant of special vehicle mainly used on industrial premises injured in transport 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 V83 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V83 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 V83?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V83 is section:V80-V89 (Other land transport accidents (V80-V89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V83?

Accepted Answer

Code V83 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: special construction vehicles (V85.-); special industrial vehicle in stationary use or maintenance (W31.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with V83 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V83 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V83 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., V83XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V832026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes8Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one