V40.6Header code — not billable

Car passenger injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident

Short description: Car passenger injured in collision w ped/anml in traf

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
V40
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category V40

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V40.6?

V40.6 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Car passenger injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in traffic accident.

Is V40.6 a billable code?

No. V40.6 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 V40.6 in?

V40.6 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did V40.6 become effective?

V40.6 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to V40.6?

V40.6 belongs to category V40, 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.