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

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V38
Code
V38 (claims format: V38)
Description
Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident
Short description
Occupant of 3-whl mv injured in nonclsn 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
V30-V39 Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in transport accident

Billable codes under V38

V38 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 V38

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V38?

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

Is V38 a billable code?

No. V38 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.