V29 – Motorcycle rider injured in other and unspecified transport accidents

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V29

Code: V29 (claims format: V29)
Description: Motorcycle rider injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
Short description: Motorcycle rider injured in oth and unsp transport accidents
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 V29

V29 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

V29.0 – Motorcycle driver injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.1 – Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.2 – Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.3 – Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified nontraffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.4 – Motorcycle driver injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.5 – Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.6 – Unspecified motorcycle rider injured in collision with other and unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accidentHeader (more codes below)
V29.8 – Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidentsHeader (more codes below)
V29.9 – Motorcycle rider (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified 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 V29

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V29

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block V20-V29

Includes:

electric bicycle
e-bike
e-bicycle
moped
motorcycle with sidecar
motorized bicycle
motor scooter

Excludes1 (not coded here):

three-wheeled motor vehicle (V30-V39)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V29?

V29 is the ICD-10-CM code for motorcycle rider injured in other and unspecified transport accidents, in the block V20-V29 (Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident).

Is V29 a billable code?

No. V29 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.