V18.2XXS — Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela
Is V18.2XXS billable?
Yes, but V18.2XXS is an unspecified code. V18.2XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V18.2XXS 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 V18.2XXS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- V18.0XXSPedal cycle driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela
- V18.1XXSPedal cycle passenger injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela
- V18.3XXSPerson boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in noncollision transport accident, sequela
- V18.4XXSPedal cycle driver injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, sequela
- V18.5XXSPedal cycle passenger injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, sequela
V18.2XXS at a glance
| Code | V18.2XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in V18.2XXS?
In V18.2XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for V18.2XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V18.2XXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V18.2, the nearest indexed parent of V18.2XXS. 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 V18.2XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, V18.2XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
How long has V18.2XXS existed?
V18.2XXS 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.