V40-V49
Medium Complexity
Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
ICD-10 Codes (140)
134 billable0 category headers
V41V41.0Billable
V41.1Billable
V41.2Billable
V41.3Billable
V41.4Billable
V41.5Billable
V41.6Billable
V41.7Billable
V41.9Billable
V42Billable
V42.0Billable
V42.1Billable
V42.2Billable
V42.3Billable
V42.4Billable
V42.5Billable
V42.6Billable
V42.7Billable
V42.9Billable
V43V43.0Billable
V43.01Billable
V43.02Billable
V43.03Billable
V43.04Billable
V43.1Billable
V43.11Billable
V43.12Billable
V43.13Billable
V43.14Billable
V43.2Billable
V43.21Billable
V43.22Billable
V43.23Billable
V43.24Billable
V43.3Billable
V43.31Billable
V43.32Billable
V43.33Billable
V43.34Billable
V43.4Billable
V43.41Billable
V43.42Billable
V43.43Billable
V43.44Billable
V43.5Billable
V43.51Billable
V43.52Billable
V43.53Billable
V43.54Billable
V43.6Billable
V43.61Billable
V43.62Billable
V43.63Billable
V43.64Billable
V43.7Billable
V43.71Billable
V43.72Billable
V43.73Billable
V43.74Billable
V43.9Billable
V43.91Billable
V43.92Billable
V43.93Billable
V43.94Billable
V44V44.0Billable
V44.1Billable
V44.2Billable
V44.3Billable
V44.4Billable
V44.5Billable
V44.6Billable
V44.7Billable
V44.9Billable
V45Billable
V45.0Billable
V45.1Billable
V45.2Billable
V45.3Billable
V45.4Billable
V45.5Billable
V45.6Billable
V45.7Billable
V45.9Billable
V46Billable
V46.0Billable
V46.1Billable
V46.2Billable
V46.3Billable
V46.4Billable
V46.5Billable
V46.6Billable
V46.7Billable
V46.9Billable
V47V47.0Billable
V47.1Billable
V47.2Billable
V47.3Billable
V47.4Billable
V47.5Billable
V47.6Billable
V47.7Billable
V47.9Billable
V48V48.0Billable
V48.1Billable
V48.2Billable
V48.3Billable
V48.4Billable
V48.5Billable
V48.6Billable
V48.7Billable
V48.9Billable
V49V49.0Billable
V49.00Billable
V49.09Billable
V49.1Billable
V49.10Billable
V49.19Billable
V49.2Billable
V49.20Billable
V49.29Billable
V49.3Billable
V49.4Billable
V49.40Billable
V49.49Billable
V49.5Billable
V49.50Billable
V49.59Billable
V49.6Billable
V49.60Billable
V49.69Billable
V49.8Billable
V49.81Billable
V49.88Billable
V49.9Billable
Updates & 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 V40-V49 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 V40-V49 is dedicated to injuries sustained by motorcycle riders in transport accidents. This range includes codes for drivers, passengers, and unspecified motorcycle riders involved in collisions with various types of vehicles, pedestrians, or stationary objects, and non-collision accidents. The codes also specify the type of motorcycle involved and the nature of the accident.
Key Usage Points:
- •Always code the highest level of specificity, including the type of motorcycle and the nature of the accident.
- •Use additional codes to identify any associated injuries.
- •Use external cause codes to identify the circumstances of the accident.
- •Remember that these codes are not to be used for initial visits or active treatment.
- •Always code the type of motorcycle involved, even if it seems irrelevant to the injury.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a motorcycle rider is injured in a transport accident.
- ✓When documenting follow-up care for injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
- ✓When the type of motorcycle and the nature of the accident are known.
- ✓When the patient is a passenger on a motorcycle involved in an accident.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the patient was not on a motorcycle at the time of the accident.
- ✗When the patient is presenting for initial treatment of injuries.
- ✗When the accident did not involve a transport vehicle.
- ✗When the type of motorcycle or the nature of the accident is unknown.
Code Exclusions
Always verify the circumstances of the accident and the patient's role in it before coding.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for these codes should include the type of motorcycle involved, the nature of the accident, and the patient's role (driver, passenger, or unspecified). It should also include any associated injuries and the circumstances of the accident.
Clinical Information:
- •Type of motorcycle involved
- •Nature of the accident
- •Patient's role in the accident
- •Associated injuries
- •Circumstances of the accident
Supporting Evidence:
- •Police or accident reports
- •Medical records from initial treatment
- •Imaging or other diagnostic reports
Good Documentation Example:
Patient was a passenger on a moped involved in a collision with a car. Sustained a broken arm and concussion. Accident occurred at an intersection when the car failed to yield.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient was in a motorcycle accident.
Common Documentation Errors:
- âš Not specifying the type of motorcycle
- âš Not specifying the nature of the accident
- âš Not specifying the patient's role
- âš Not coding associated injuries
Range Statistics
10
Total Codes
134
Billable
Complexity:
Medium
Primary Use:Clinical Documentation
Chapter:20
Coding Complexity
Medium
Complexity Rating
These codes require a detailed understanding of the accident and the patient's role in it, as well as the ability to code associated injuries. However, they do not involve complex medical concepts or treatments.
Key Factors:
- â–¸Determining the type of motorcycle and the nature of the accident
- â–¸Identifying the patient's role in the accident
- â–¸Coding associated injuries
- â–¸Understanding the circumstances of the accident
Specialty Focus
These codes are most commonly used in emergency medicine, orthopedics, and trauma surgery, but can be relevant to any specialty treating patients for injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents.
Primary Specialties:
Emergency Medicine
40%
Orthopedics
30%
Trauma Surgery
20%
Clinical Scenarios:
- • Patient presents for follow-up care after sustaining a broken leg in a motorcycle accident.
- • Patient is seen in the ER for injuries sustained when their motorcycle collided with a pedestrian.
- • Patient is admitted for surgery to repair damage from a motorcycle accident.
Resources & References
Resources for these codes include the ICD-10 official guidelines, clinical references on trauma care, and educational materials on coding injuries and accidents.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- National Center for Health Statistics
- World Health Organization
Clinical References:
- American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
- Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Educational Materials:
- American Health Information Management Association
- American Academy of Professional Coders
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I code if the type of motorcycle is not specified?
Use the code for 'unspecified motorcycle' if the type is not documented.
What if the patient was not the driver or passenger, but was still injured in a motorcycle accident?
Use the code for 'unspecified motorcycle rider' in this case.