V19.81XA — Pedal cyclist (driver) (passenger) injured in transport accident with military vehicle, initial encounter
Is V19.81XA billable?
Yes — V19.81XA is billable for FY2027. V19.81XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V19.81XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V19.81XA at a glance
| Code | V19.81XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Pedal cyclist (driver) (passenger) injured in transport accident with military vehicle, 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 V19.81XA?
In V19.81XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V19.81XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V19.81XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V19.81, the nearest indexed parent of V19.81XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › pedal cyclist › specified type NEC › military vehicle (to)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from V10-V19
The conditions below are not part of V19.81XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, V19.81XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
How long has V19.81XA existed?
V19.81XA 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.