V79.3XXS – Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accident, sequela

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V79.3XXS

Code: V79.3XXS (claims format: V793XXS)
Description: Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accident, sequela
Short description: Bus occupant (driver) injured in unsp nontraf, sequela
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: V79 › V79.3

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.

V79 – Bus occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V79

V79.3 – Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accident

Applicable to:

Bus accident NOS, nontraffic
Bus occupant injured in nontraffic accident NOS

Block V70-V79

Includes:

motorcoach

Excludes1 (not coded here):

minibus (V50-V59)

Related codes in V79.3

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V79.3XXS?

V79.3XXS is the ICD-10-CM code for bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accident, sequela, in the block V70-V79 (Bus occupant injured in transport accident).

Is V79.3XXS a billable code?

Yes. V79.3XXS is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V79.3XXS belong to?

It belongs to category V79 – Bus occupant 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.