Is ICD-10-CM code V40-V49 billable?

No, V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident (V40-V49)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code V40-V49 belong to?

V40-V49 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

V40-V49Non-billable

Car occupant injured in transport accident (V40-V49)

External Causes of Morbidity·block·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (0 billable, 10 non-billable)

Instructional Notes

Includes

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

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

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

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

V40-V49Car occupant injured in transport accident (V40-V49)Not billable

V40Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animalSubcodes

V41Car occupant injured in collision with pedal cycleSubcodes

V42Car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicleSubcodes

V43Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or vanSubcodes

V44Car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or busSubcodes

V45Car occupant injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicleSubcodes

V46Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicleSubcodes

V47Car occupant injured in collision with fixed or stationary objectSubcodes

V48Car occupant injured in noncollision transport accidentSubcodes

V49Car occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidentsSubcodes

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.