V19.69XA — Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other motor vehicles in traffic accident, initial encounter
Is V19.69XA billable?
Yes, but V19.69XA is an unspecified code. V19.69XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V19.69XA 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 V19.69XA.
V19.69XA at a glance
| Code | V19.69XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other motor vehicles 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 V19.69XA?
In V19.69XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V19.69XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V19.69XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V19.69, the nearest indexed parent of V19.69XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › collision › motor vehicle NOS › specified type NEC (to)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from V10-V19
The conditions below are not part of V19.69XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, V19.69XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
How long has V19.69XA existed?
V19.69XA 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.