V12.2XXA — Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
Is V12.2XXA billable?
Yes, but V12.2XXA is an unspecified code. V12.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V12.2XXA is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting V12.2XXA — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- V12.0XXAPedal cycle driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V12.1XXAPedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V12.3XXAPerson boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, initial encounter
- V12.4XXAPedal cycle driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V12.5XXAPedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
V12.2XXA at a glance
| Code | V12.2XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in V12.2XXA?
In V12.2XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V12.2XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V12.2XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V12.2, the nearest indexed parent of V12.2XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › collision › three wheeled motor vehicle › nontraffic (to)
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › collision › two wheeled motor vehicle › nontraffic (to)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from V10-V19
The conditions below are not part of V12.2XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, V12.2XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
How long has V12.2XXA existed?
V12.2XXA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.