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ICD-10/V85.5XXA

V85.5XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Driver of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident, initial encounter

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Driver of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V85.5A).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V85.5XXA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • bulldozer
  • digger
  • dump truck
  • earth-leveller
  • mechanical shovel
  • road-roller

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • special industrial vehicle (V83.-)
  • special construction vehicle in stationary use or maintenance (W31.-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does V85.5XXA require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V85.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V85.5XXA in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • V85.4 — Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle
  • V85.4XXA — Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle, initial encounter
  • V85.4XXD — Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle, subsequent encounter
  • V85.4XXS — Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle, sequela
  • V85.5 — Driver of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
  • V85.5XXD — Driver of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter
  • V85.5XXS — Driver of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident, sequela
  • V85.6 — Passenger of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
  • V85.6XXA — Passenger of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
  • V85.6XXD — Passenger of special construction vehicle injured in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter

View all codes in the V85 family