Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter
Billable / specificPOA exempt
V50.5XXA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from V50)
- a four or six wheel motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers and property but weighing less than the local limit for classification as a heavy goods vehicle
- minibus
- minivan
- sport utility vehicle (SUV)
- truck
- van
- Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
Excludes1
Not coded here — never report together with this code.
7th character
The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at V50). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Parent code
- V50.5Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentNeeds 7th char