Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V60.0 is the diagnosis code for Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident. This code falls under the section "Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 V60.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, V60.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
V60.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V60.0 is V60 ("Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal"). V60.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V60.0 is located in Section V60-V69 — "Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use V60.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic 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 Driver of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident is V60.0.
Yes, V60.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
V60.0 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V60.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.