V80.21XA — Animal-rider injured in collision with pedal cycle, initial encounter
Is V80.21XA billable?
Yes — V80.21XA is billable for FY2027. V80.21XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V80.21XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V80.21XA at a glance
| Code | V80.21XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Animal-rider injured in collision with pedal cycle, 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 V80.21XA?
In V80.21XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V80.21XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V80.21XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V80.21, the nearest indexed parent of V80.21XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › animal-rider › collision › pedal cycle (to)
How long has V80.21XA existed?
V80.21XA 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.