Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V65 is the diagnosis code for Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle. 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 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.
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 V65 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V65 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V65 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
V65 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.
V65 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V65.0, V65.1, V65.2, V65.3, V65.4 and more.
Use V65 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Occupant of heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle" 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 heavy transport vehicle injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle is V65.
No, V65 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V65 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V65 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.