V86.16XS — Passenger of dirt bike or motor/cross bike injured in traffic accident, sequela
Is V86.16XS billable?
Yes — V86.16XS is billable for FY2027. V86.16XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V86.16XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V86.16XS at a glance
| Code | V86.16XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Passenger of dirt bike or motor/cross bike injured in traffic accident, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in V86.16XS?
In V86.16XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for V86.16XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V86.16XS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V86.16, the nearest indexed parent of V86.16XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › dirt bike rider › traffic › passenger (to)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V86
The conditions below can never be reported together with V86.16XS 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 V86.16XS existed?
V86.16XS first appears in FY2018 (FY2017 is not available, so it may have appeared then).
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.