ICD-10 V50
Non-Billable HeaderOccupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal
About ICD-10-CM V50
ICD-10-CM code V50 represents Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with pedestrian or animal. This is a non-billable header code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (block V50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM V50 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with V50. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- pick-up truck or van collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V56.-)
Coding Notes
Seven Chr Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V50
Medicare LCD Coverage for V50
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list V50 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing V50.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but V50 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with V50
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To V50
Other codes in section V50-V59 (Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in transport accident).
ICD-10 V50, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code V50 billable? +
No, V50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block V50 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for V50? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with V50): pick-up truck or van collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V56.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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