V24.49XA — Other motorcycle driver injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus in traffic accident, initial encounter
Is V24.49XA billable?
Yes — V24.49XA is billable for FY2027. V24.49XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V24.49XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V24.49XA at a glance
| Code | V24.49XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Other motorcycle driver injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus 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 V24.49XA?
In V24.49XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V24.49XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V24.49XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V24.49, the nearest indexed parent of V24.49XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › motorcycle › driver › collision › bus (to)
- Accident › transport › motorcycle › driver › collision › truck (to)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V20-V29
The conditions below can never be reported together with V24.49XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- three-wheeled motor vehicle (V30-V39)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V24
The conditions below can never be reported together with V24.49XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- motorcycle rider injured in collision with military vehicle (V29.818)
How long has V24.49XA existed?
V24.49XA first appears in FY2023.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.