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ICD-10/V42.9XXD

V42.9XXD ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter

V42.9XXD is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter (ICD-10-CM V42.9XXD), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V42.9D).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V42.9XXD in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
  • automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • bus (V50-V59)
  • minibus (V50-V59)
  • minivan (V50-V59)
  • motorcoach (V70-V79)
  • pick-up truck (V50-V59)
  • sport utility vehicle (SUV) (V50-V59)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does V42.9XXD require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V42.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V42.9XXD in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • V42.6XXA — Car passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
  • V42.6XXD — Car passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
  • V42.6XXS — Car passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
  • V42.7 — Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
  • V42.7XXA — Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
  • V42.7XXD — Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
  • V42.7XXS — Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
  • V42.9 — Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident
  • V42.9XXA — Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
  • V42.9XXS — Unspecified car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accident, sequela

View all codes in the V42 family