V69.9 – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
- Code
V69.9(claims format:V699)- Description
- Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident
- Short description
- Occupant (driver) (passenger) of hv veh injured in unsp 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
- V69
Billable codes under V69.9
V69.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V69.9XXA – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident, initial encounterBillable
- V69.9XXD – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident, subsequent encounterBillable
- V69.9XXS – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic 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 for V69.9
- Accident NOS involving heavy transport vehicle
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
V69 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V69
Block V60-V69
- 18 wheeler
- armored car
- panel truck
- bus
- motorcoach
Related codes in V69
- V69.0 – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V69.1 – Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V69.2 – Unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V69.3 – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified nontraffic accidentHeader
- V69.4 – Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader
- V69.5 – Passenger in heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader
- V69.6 – Unspecified occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader
- V69.8 – Occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in other specified transport accidentsHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V69.9?
V69.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for occupant (driver) (passenger) of heavy transport vehicle injured in unspecified traffic accident, in the block V60-V69 (Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident).
Is V69.9 a billable code?
No. V69.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V69.9 belong to?
It belongs to category V69 – Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in other and unspecified transport accidents.
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.