V49.9XXSBillable

Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident, sequela

Short description: Car occupant (driver) injured in unsp traf, sequela

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
V49
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category V49

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V49.9XXS?

V49.9XXS is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident, sequela.

Is V49.9XXS a billable code?

Yes. V49.9XXS is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is V49.9XXS in?

V49.9XXS falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did V49.9XXS become effective?

V49.9XXS has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to V49.9XXS?

V49.9XXS belongs to category V49, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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