Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V04.1 is the diagnosis code for Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident. This code falls under the section "Pedestrian injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where V04.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V04.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V04.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V04.1 is V04 ("Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus"). V04.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V04.1 is located in Section V00-V09 — "Pedestrian injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V04.1 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use V04.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident is V04.1.
No, V04.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V04.1 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V04.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.