V60.6XXA – Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V60.6XXA
Code
V60.6XXA (claims format: V606XXA)
Description
Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter
Short description
Passenger in hv veh injured in clsn w ped/anml in traf, init
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
V60-V69 Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
Parent codes
V60 › V60.6

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

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.

V60 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • heavy transport vehicle collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V66.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V60

Block V60-V69

Includes:
  • 18 wheeler
  • armored car
  • panel truck
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bus
  • motorcoach

Related codes in V60.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V60.6XXA?

V60.6XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter, in the block V60-V69 (Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident).

Is V60.6XXA a billable code?

Yes. V60.6XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V60.6XXA 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.