V70 – Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bus occupant injured in transport accident

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V70
Code
V70 (claims format: V70)
Description
Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
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
V70-V79 Bus occupant injured in transport accident

Billable codes under V70

V70 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).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes for V70

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V70

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block V70-V79

Includes:
  • motorcoach
Excludes1 (not coded here):

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V70?

V70 is the ICD-10-CM code for bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal, in the block V70-V79 (Bus occupant injured in transport accident).

Is V70 a billable code?

No. V70 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.