V60.0 – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
- Code
V60.0(claims format:V600)- Description
- Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident
- Short description
- Driver of hv veh 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
- V60-V69 Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
- Parent codes
- V60
Billable codes under V60.0
V60.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V60.0XXA – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, initial encounterBillable
- V60.0XXD – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounterBillable
- V60.0XXS – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, sequelaBillable
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 inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
V60 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
- heavy transport vehicle collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V66.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V60
Block V60-V69
- 18 wheeler
- armored car
- panel truck
- bus
- motorcoach
Related codes in V60
- V60.1 – Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V60.2 – Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V60.3 – Unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V60.4 – Person boarding or alighting a heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animalHeader
- V60.5 – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentHeader
- V60.6 – Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentHeader
- V60.7 – Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentHeader
- V60.9 – Unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V60.0?
V60.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, in the block V60-V69 (Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident).
Is V60.0 a billable code?
No. V60.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V60.0 belong to?
It belongs to category V60 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle 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.