V29.39XD — Other motorcycle (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter
Is V29.39XD billable?
Yes, but V29.39XD is an unspecified code. V29.39XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V29.39XD 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 V29.39XD.
V29.39XD at a glance
| Code | V29.39XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Other motorcycle (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in V29.39XD?
In V29.39XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for V29.39XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V29.39XD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V29.39, the nearest indexed parent of V29.39XD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › motorcycle › nontraffic (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V29.39XD.
- Motorcycle accident NOS, nontraffic
- Motorcycle rider injured in nontraffic accident NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V20-V29
The conditions below can never be reported together with V29.39XD 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)
How long has V29.39XD existed?
V29.39XD 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.