V70.9XXA – Unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bus occupant injured in transport accident
- Code
V70.9XXA(claims format:V709XXA)- Description
- Unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter
- Short description
- Occup of bus injured in collision 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
- V70-V79 Bus occupant injured in transport accident
- Parent codes
- V70 › V70.9
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| 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.
V70 – Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
- bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V70
Block V70-V79
- motorcoach
Related codes in V70.9
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V70.9XXA?
V70.9XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter, in the block V70-V79 (Bus occupant injured in transport accident).
Is V70.9XXA a billable code?
Yes. V70.9XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does V70.9XXA belong to?
It belongs to category V70 – Bus occupant 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.