V49.9XXD — Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident, subsequent encounter
Is V49.9XXD billable?
Yes, but V49.9XXD is an unspecified code. V49.9XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V49.9XXD 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 V49.9XXD.
V49.9XXD at a glance
| Code | V49.9XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic 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 V49.9XXD?
In V49.9XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for V49.9XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V49.9XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V49.9, the nearest indexed parent of V49.9XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › car occupant (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V49.9XXD.
- Car accident NOS
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V40-V49
The conditions below can never be reported together with V49.9XXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
How long has V49.9XXD existed?
V49.9XXD 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.