V12.1 – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident
- Code
V12.1(claims format:V121)- Description
- Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
- Short description
- Pedl cyc passenger injured in collision w 2/3-whl mv nontraf
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- Block
- V10-V19 Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident
- Parent codes
- V12
Billable codes under V12.1
V12.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V12.1XXA – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounterBillable
- V12.1XXD – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounterBillable
- V12.1XXS – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
V12 – Pedal cycle rider injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V12
Block V10-V19
- any non-motorized vehicle, excluding an animal-drawn vehicle, or a sidecar or trailer attached to the pedal cycle
- rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)
Related codes in V12
- V12.0 – Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V12.2 – Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V12.3 – Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicleHeader
- V12.4 – Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accidentHeader
- V12.5 – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accidentHeader
- V12.9 – Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in traffic accidentHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V12.1?
V12.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident, in the block V10-V19 (Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident).
Is V12.1 a billable code?
No. V12.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V12.1 belong to?
It belongs to category V12 – Pedal cycle rider injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.