ICD-10-CM V79.9: Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for V79.9

Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident

Coding Notes & Guidelines for V79.9

Inclusion Terms

Bus accident NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code V79.9 (Bus occupant)

ICD-10-CM code V79.9 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 V79.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about V79.9 - Bus occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified 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 Bus occupant.