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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

V70.5XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

V70.5XXA

Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where V70.5XXA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category V70

    Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

  4. 4

    Subcategory V70.5

    Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident

  5. 5

    Code V70.5XXA

    Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for V70.5XXA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for V70.5XXA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for V70.5XXA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for V70.5XXA.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for V70.5XXA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code V70.5XXA mean?

V70.5XXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident, initial encounter.”

Is V70.5XXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, V70.5XXA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is V70.5XXA located in ICD-10-CM?

V70.5XXA is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category V70, Bus occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal and subcategory V70.5, Driver of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident.

What coding notes are listed for V70.5XXA?

No inclusion terms are listed for V70.5XXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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