V29.6 – Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident
- Code
V29.6(claims format:V296)- Description
- Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident
- Short description
- Unsp mtrcy rider injured in clsn w oth and unsp mv in traf
- 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
- Parent codes
- V29
Billable codes under V29.6
V29.6 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).
| 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.
V29 – Motorcycle rider injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V29
Block V20-V29
- electric bicycle
- e-bike
- e-bicycle
- moped
- motorcycle with sidecar
- motorized bicycle
- motor scooter
Related codes in V29
- V29.0 – Motorcycle driver injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V29.1 – Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V29.2 – Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader
- V29.3 – Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accidentHeader
- V29.4 – Motorcycle driver injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader
- V29.5 – Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader
- V29.8 – Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidentsHeader
- V29.9 – Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accidentHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V29.6?
V29.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, in the block V20-V29 (Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident).
Is V29.6 a billable code?
No. V29.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V29.6 belong to?
It belongs to category V29 – Motorcycle rider injured in other and unspecified transport accidents.
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.