V23 – Motorcycle rider injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident
- Code
V23(claims format:V23)- Description
- Motorcycle rider injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
- Short description
- Motorcycle rider injured pick-up truck, pick-up truck or van
- 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
- V20-V29 Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident
Billable codes under V23
V23 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V23.0 – Motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V23.1 – Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V23.2 – Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V23.3 – Person boarding or alighting a motorcycle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or vanHeader (more codes below)
- V23.4 – Motorcycle driver injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V23.5 – Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
- V23.9 – Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
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 for V23
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V23
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block V20-V29
- electric bicycle
- e-bike
- e-bicycle
- moped
- motorcycle with sidecar
- motorized bicycle
- motor scooter
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V23?
V23 is the ICD-10-CM code for motorcycle rider injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van, in the block V20-V29 (Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident).
Is V23 a billable code?
No. V23 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.