V50
Non-Billable

Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal?

ICD-10-CM V50 is the diagnosis code for Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal. 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 V50

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V50. They are mutually exclusive:

  • pick-up truck or van collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V56.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV50 — Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
Sub-Codes 9 entries
V50.0Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV50.1Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV50.2Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV50.3Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV50.4Person boarding or alighting a pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animalBillableV50.5Driver of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillableV50.6Passenger in pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillableV50.7Person on outside of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillableV50.9Unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V50 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, V50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does V50 mean?

V50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is V50 in?

V50 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 V50?

V50 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V50.0, V50.1, V50.2, V50.3, V50.4 and more.

When should I use V50?

Use V50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal" 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 pedestrian or animal?

The ICD-10-CM code for Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal is V50.

Can V50 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, V50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is V50 in?

V50 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from V50?

Type 1 Excludes for V50 include: pick-up truck or van collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V56.-).

Is V50 valid for 2026?

Yes, V50 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
V50
Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
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