V59 – Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident
- Code
V59(claims format:V59)- Description
- Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
- Short description
- Occupant of pk-up/van injured in oth and unsp transport acc
- 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 V59
V59 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V59.0 – Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.1 – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.2 – Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.3 – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of pick-up truck or van injured in unspecified nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.4 – Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.5 – Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.6 – Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V59.8 – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of pick-up truck or van injured in other specified transport accidentsHeader (more codes below)
- V59.9 – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of pick-up truck or van injured in unspecified 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 V59
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V59
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 V59?
V59 is the ICD-10-CM code for occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in other and unspecified transport accidents, in the block V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident).
Is V59 a billable code?
No. V59 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.