V29.9Header code — not billable

Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident

Short description: Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp traf

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
V29
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category V29

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V29.9?

V29.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident.

Is V29.9 a billable code?

No. V29.9 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is V29.9 in?

V29.9 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did V29.9 become effective?

V29.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to V29.9?

V29.9 belongs to category V29, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.