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