Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V54. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where V54 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V54 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
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.
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.
V54 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V54.0, V54.1, V54.2, V54.3, V54.4 and more.
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.
The ICD-10-CM code for Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus is V54.
No, V54 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V54 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for V54 include: occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with military vehicle (V59.81).
Yes, V54 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.