V18 – Pedal cycle rider injured in noncollision transport accident

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V18
Code
V18 (claims format: V18)
Description
Pedal cycle rider injured in noncollision transport accident
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

Billable codes under V18

V18 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes for V18

Includes:
  • fall or thrown from pedal cycle (without antecedent collision)
  • overturning pedal cycle NOS
  • overturning pedal cycle without collision
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V18

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block V10-V19

Includes:
  • any non-motorized vehicle, excluding an animal-drawn vehicle, or a sidecar or trailer attached to the pedal cycle
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • rupture of pedal cycle tire (W37.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V18?

V18 is the ICD-10-CM code for pedal cycle rider injured in noncollision transport accident, in the block V10-V19 (Pedal cycle rider injured in transport accident).

Is V18 a billable code?

No. V18 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.