V38.3XXS – Unspecified occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V38.3XXS

Code: V38.3XXS (claims format: V383XXS)
Description: Unspecified occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela
Short description: Occup of 3-whl mv inj in nonclsn trnsp acc nontraf, sequela
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block: V30-V39 Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident
Parent codes: V38 › V38.3

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

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.

V38 – Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident

Includes:

fall or thrown from three-wheeled motor vehicle
overturning of three-wheeled motor vehicle NOS
overturning of three-wheeled motor vehicle without collision

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V38

Block V30-V39

Includes:

motorized tricycle
motorized rickshaw
three-wheeled motor car

Excludes1 (not coded here):

all-terrain vehicles (V86.-)
motorcycle with sidecar (V20-V29)
vehicle designed primarily for off-road use (V86.-)

Related codes in V38.3

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V38.3XXS?

V38.3XXS is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, sequela, in the block V30-V39 (Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident).

Is V38.3XXS a billable code?

Yes. V38.3XXS is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V38.3XXS belong to?

It belongs to category V38 – Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident.

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.