V68.6 – Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V68.6

Code: V68.6 (claims format: V686)
Description: Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident
Short description: Pasngr in hv veh injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf
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: V68

Billable codes under V68.6

V68.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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.

V68 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident

Includes:

overturning heavy transport vehicle NOS
overturning heavy transport vehicle without collision

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V68

Block V60-V69

Includes:

18 wheeler
armored car
panel truck

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bus
motorcoach

Related codes in V68

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V68.6?

V68.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, in the block V60-V69 (Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident).

Is V68.6 a billable code?

No. V68.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does V68.6 belong to?

It belongs to category V68 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident.

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.