ICD-10-CM V40.5: Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident

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About ICD-10-CM Code V40.5 (Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident)

ICD-10-CM code V40.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM V40.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about V40.5 - Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident.