V50.0 – Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V50.0
Code
V50.0 (claims format: V500)
Description
Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident
Short description
Driver of pk-up/van injured in collision w ped/anml nontraf
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block
V50-V59 Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident
Parent codes
V50

Billable codes under V50.0

V50.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

V50 – Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • pick-up truck or van collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V56.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V50

Block V50-V59

Includes:
  • a four or six wheel motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers and property but weighing less than the local limit for classification as a heavy goods vehicle
  • minibus
  • minivan
  • sport utility vehicle (SUV)
  • truck
  • van
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • heavy transport vehicle (V60-V69)

Related codes in V50

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V50.0?

V50.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, in the block V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident).

Is V50.0 a billable code?

No. V50.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does V50.0 belong to?

It belongs to category V50 – Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.