V18.2XXA — Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
Is V18.2XXA billable?
Yes, but V18.2XXA is an unspecified code. V18.2XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V18.2XXA 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 V18.2XXA — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- V18.0XXAPedal cycle driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V18.1XXAPedal cycle passenger injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V18.3XXAPerson boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in noncollision transport accident, initial encounter
- V18.4XXAPedal cycle driver injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V18.5XXAPedal cycle passenger injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, initial encounter
V18.2XXA at a glance
| Code | V18.2XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in noncollision transport accident 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 V18.2XXA?
In V18.2XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V18.2XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V18.2XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V18.2, the nearest indexed parent of V18.2XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › noncollision accident › nontraffic (to)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from V10-V19
The conditions below are not part of V18.2XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, V18.2XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
How long has V18.2XXA existed?
V18.2XXA 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.