V29.888D — Rider (driver) (passenger) of other motorcycle injured in other specified transport accidents, subsequent encounter
Is V29.888D billable?
Yes, but V29.888D is an unspecified code. V29.888D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V29.888D 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 V29.888D.
V29.888D at a glance
| Code | V29.888D |
|---|---|
| Description | Rider (driver) (passenger) of other motorcycle injured in other specified transport accidents, 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 V29.888D?
In V29.888D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for V29.888D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V29.888D listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V29.888, the nearest indexed parent of V29.888D. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Trapped › by partof › motorcycle (accidentally)
- Accident › transport › motorcycle › specified type NEC (to)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V20-V29
The conditions below can never be reported together with V29.888D 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 V29.888D existed?
V29.888D 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.