V70
Non-Billable

Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal?

ICD-10-CM V70 is the diagnosis code for Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal. This code falls under the section "Bus occupant 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 V70

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V70. They are mutually exclusive:

  • bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V70 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV70 — Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
Sub-Codes 9 entries
V70.0Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV70.1Passenger on bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV70.2Person on outside of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV70.3Unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accidentBillableV70.4Person boarding or alighting from bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animalBillableV70.5Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillableV70.6Passenger on bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillableV70.7Person on outside of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillableV70.9Unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accidentBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is V70 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, V70 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does V70 mean?

V70 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Bus occupant 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 V70 in?

V70 is located in Section V70-V79 — "Bus occupant injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of V70?

V70 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V70.0, V70.1, V70.2, V70.3, V70.4 and more.

When should I use V70?

Use V70 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Bus occupant 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 Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal?

The ICD-10-CM code for Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal is V70.

Can V70 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, V70 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is V70 in?

V70 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from V70?

Type 1 Excludes for V70 include: bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-).

Is V70 valid for 2026?

Yes, V70 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
V70
Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
V70-V79 — Bus occupant injured in transport accident
2026 ICD-10-CM