V55.6XXS – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident
- Code
V55.6XXS(claims format:V556XXS)- Description
- Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
- Short description
- Pasngr in pk-up/van inj in clsn w rail trn/veh in traf, sqla
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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
- V55 › V55.6
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
V55 – Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V55
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
Related codes in V55.6
- V55.6XXA – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounterBillable
- V55.6XXD – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounterBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V55.6XXS?
V55.6XXS is the ICD-10-CM code for passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle in traffic accident, sequela, in the block V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident).
Is V55.6XXS a billable code?
Yes. V55.6XXS is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does V55.6XXS belong to?
It belongs to category V55 – Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle.
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.