V54
Non-Billable

Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus?

ICD-10-CM V54 is the diagnosis code for Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus. This code falls under the section "Occupant of pick-up truck or van 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for V54

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V54. They are mutually exclusive:

  • occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with military vehicle (V59.81)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V54 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV54 — Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Sub-Codes 9 entries
V54.0Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accidentBillableV54.1Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accidentBillableV54.2Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accidentBillableV54.3Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in nontraffic accidentBillableV54.4Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or busBillableV54.5Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accidentBillableV54.6Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accidentBillableV54.7Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accidentBillableV54.9Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accidentBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V54 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, V54 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does V54 mean?

V54 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is V54 in?

V54 is located in Section V50-V59 — "Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of V54?

V54 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V54.0, V54.1, V54.2, V54.3, V54.4 and more.

When should I use V54?

Use V54 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus is V54.

Can V54 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, V54 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is V54 in?

V54 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from V54?

Type 1 Excludes for V54 include: occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with military vehicle (V59.81).

Is V54 valid for 2026?

Yes, V54 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
V54
Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
V50-V59 — Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident
2026 ICD-10-CM