V17.3 – Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident
- Code
V17.3(claims format:V173)- Description
- Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
- Short description
- Prsn brd/alit pedl cyc injured in collision w statnry object
- 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
- V17
Billable codes under V17.3
V17.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V17.3XXA – Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object, initial encounterBillable
- V17.3XXD – Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object, subsequent encounterBillable
- V17.3XXS – Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object, 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.
V17 – Pedal cycle rider injured in collision with fixed or stationary object
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V17
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 V17
- V17.0 – Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V17.1 – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V17.2 – Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V17.4 – Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accidentHeader
- V17.5 – Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accidentHeader
- V17.9 – Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with fixed or stationary object in traffic accidentHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V17.3?
V17.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with fixed or stationary object, in the block V10-V19 (Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident).
Is V17.3 a billable code?
No. V17.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V17.3 belong to?
It belongs to category V17 – Pedal cycle rider injured in collision with fixed or stationary object.
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.