V60.7
Billable

Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident

Billable / Specific Code

What is Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident?

ICD-10-CM V60.7 is the diagnosis code for Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic 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.

Coding Guidelines for V60.7

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V60.7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV60.7 — Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V60.7 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, V60.7 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does V60.7 mean?

V60.7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of V60.7?

The parent code of V60.7 is V60 ("Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal"). V60.7 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is V60.7 in?

V60.7 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.

When should I use V60.7?

Use V60.7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident" 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 Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident?

The ICD-10-CM code for Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident is V60.7.

Can V60.7 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, V60.7 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is V60.7 in?

V60.7 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is V60.7 valid for 2026?

Yes, V60.7 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
V60.7
Person on outside of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident
Billable / Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
V60-V69 — Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in transport accident
2026 ICD-10-CM