Is V49 a billable code?
No. V49 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
V49: Car occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
V49 groups related diagnoses under car occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
V49 questions
What does V49 mean?
V49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Car occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.