V29.608A — Unspecified rider of other motorcycle injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, initial encounter
Is V29.608A billable?
Yes, but V29.608A is an unspecified code. V29.608A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V29.608A 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 V29.608A.
V29.608A at a glance
| Code | V29.608A |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified rider of other motorcycle injured in collision with unspecified 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 V29.608A?
In V29.608A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V29.608A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V29.608A listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V29.608, the nearest indexed parent of V29.608A. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › motorcycle › collision › motor vehicle NOS (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V29.608A.
- Motorcycle collision NOS (traffic)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V20-V29
The conditions below can never be reported together with V29.608A 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 V29.608A existed?
V29.608A 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.