V60-V69
Medium Complexity
Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
ICD-10 Codes (104)
19 billable77 category headers
V61Billable
V61.0Billable
V61.1Billable
V61.2Billable
V61.3Billable
V61.4Billable
V61.5Billable
V61.6Billable
V61.7Billable
V61.9Billable
V62V62.0Billable
V62.1Billable
V62.2Billable
V62.3Billable
V62.4Billable
V62.5Billable
V62.6Billable
V62.7Billable
V62.9Billable
V63V63.0V63.1V63.2V63.3V63.4V63.5V63.6V63.7V63.9V64V64.0V64.1V64.2V64.3V64.4V64.5V64.6V64.7V64.9V65V65.0V65.1V65.2V65.3V65.4V65.5V65.6V65.7V65.9V66V66.0V66.1V66.2V66.3V66.4V66.5V66.6V66.7V66.9V67V67.0V67.1V67.2V67.3V67.4V67.5V67.6V67.7V67.9V68V68.0V68.1V68.2V68.3V68.4V68.5V68.6V68.7V68.9V69V69.0V69.00V69.09V69.1V69.10V69.19V69.2V69.20V69.29V69.3V69.4V69.40V69.49V69.5V69.50V69.59V69.6V69.60V69.69V69.8V69.81V69.88V69.9Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
Current Year
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
No significant changes for FY 2026
This range maintains stability with current coding practices
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for V60-V69 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
- +3 more guidance items...
Range Overview
high priority
The ICD-10 code range V60-V69 pertains to occupants of three-wheeled motor vehicles injured in transport accidents. These codes are used to document incidents where a patient was injured while operating or riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle. The codes cover a variety of accident types, including collisions with other vehicles, non-collision accidents, and accidents involving stationary objects.
Key Usage Points:
- •These codes should be used when a patient is injured while operating or riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle.
- •The specific type of accident (collision, non-collision, etc.) should be documented.
- •The patient's role in the accident (driver, passenger, etc.) should be specified.
- •Any injuries sustained in the accident should be documented.
- •The location of the accident can be specified using additional codes.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a patient is injured in a collision while operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle.
- ✓When a patient is injured in a non-collision accident while riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle.
- ✓When a patient is injured in an accident involving a stationary object while operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle.
- ✓When a patient is injured in an unspecified type of accident while riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the patient was not operating or riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle at the time of the accident.
- ✗When the patient was not injured in the accident.
- ✗When the patient was operating or riding in a vehicle other than a three-wheeled motor vehicle.
- ✗When the accident did not involve a transport incident.
Code Exclusions
Always verify that the patient was operating or riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle and was injured in a transport accident before using these codes.
Documentation Requirements
When documenting a case that falls within the V60-V69 range, it's important to include specific details about the accident, the patient's role in the accident, the type of accident, and any injuries sustained. The location of the accident can also be specified using additional codes.
Clinical Information:
- •Type of accident (collision, non-collision, etc.)
- •Patient's role in the accident (driver, passenger, etc.)
- •Injuries sustained in the accident
- •Location of the accident
Supporting Evidence:
- •Police reports
- •Medical examination findings
- •Witness statements
- •Photographs of the accident scene
Good Documentation Example:
Patient was operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle and was involved in a collision with another vehicle. Sustained a fractured femur.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient was in a vehicle accident.
Common Documentation Errors:
- âš Not specifying the type of accident
- âš Not documenting the patient's role in the accident
- âš Not documenting any injuries sustained
- âš Not specifying the location of the accident
Range Statistics
10
Total Codes
19
Billable
Complexity:
Medium
Primary Use:Clinical Documentation
Chapter:20
Coding Complexity
Medium
Complexity Rating
These codes are considered medium complexity due to the need to accurately document the specific details of the accident, the patient's role, any injuries sustained, and the location of the accident.
Key Factors:
- â–¸Determining the specific type of accident
- â–¸Identifying the patient's role in the accident
- â–¸Documenting all injuries sustained
- â–¸Specifying the location of the accident
Specialty Focus
These codes are primarily used by emergency medicine physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and trauma surgeons. They may also be used by other specialists who treat patients injured in transport accidents.
Primary Specialties:
Emergency Medicine
40%
Orthopedic Surgery
30%
Trauma Surgery
30%
Clinical Scenarios:
- • Patient operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle collides with another vehicle and sustains a fractured femur.
- • Patient riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle is involved in a non-collision accident and sustains a concussion.
- • Patient operating a three-wheeled motor vehicle collides with a stationary object and sustains multiple injuries.
- • Patient riding in a three-wheeled motor vehicle is involved in an unspecified type of accident and sustains a sprained ankle.
Resources & References
The official ICD-10-CM guidelines and the American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic are valuable resources for understanding and applying these codes. Clinical references such as the Merck Manual and UpToDate can provide additional context and guidance.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Hospital Association's Coding Clinic
Clinical References:
- Merck Manual
- UpToDate
Educational Materials:
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) training materials
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) coding resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these codes be used if the patient was not injured in the accident?
No, these codes should only be used if the patient was injured in the accident.