V53 – Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident
- Code
V53(claims format:V53)- Description
- Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
- Short description
- Occupant of pk-up/van injured pick-up truck, pk-up/van
- 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
Billable codes under V53
V53 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V53.0 – Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.1 – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.2 – Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.3 – Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.4 – Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or vanHeader (more codes below)
- V53.5 – Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.6 – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.7 – Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V53.9 – Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
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).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for V53
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V53
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block V50-V59
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V53?
V53 is the ICD-10-CM code for occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van, in the block V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident).
Is V53 a billable code?
No. V53 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.