V70.3
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • bus collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V76.-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V70.3 represents unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under V70.3. Coders should note that V70.3 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V70.3?
ICD-10-CM code V70.3 is "Unspecified occupant of bus injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V70.3 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, V70.3 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with V70.3?
V70.3 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in V70
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)