V12.5XXA — Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
Is V12.5XXA billable?
Yes — V12.5XXA is billable for FY2027. V12.5XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V12.5XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V12.5XXA at a glance
| Code | V12.5XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic 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 V12.5XXA?
In V12.5XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V12.5XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V12.5XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V12.5, the nearest indexed parent of V12.5XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › passenger › collision › three wheeled motor vehicle (to)
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › passenger › collision › two wheeled motor vehicle (to)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from V10-V19
The conditions below are not part of V12.5XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, V12.5XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
How long has V12.5XXA existed?
V12.5XXA 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.