V40.4XXD – Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pedestrian or animal, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Car occupant injured in transport accident

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V40.4XXD
Code
V40.4XXD (claims format: V404XXD)
Description
Person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pedestrian or animal, subsequent encounter
Short description
Prsn brd/alit a car injured in collision w ped/anml, subs
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
V40-V49 Car occupant injured in transport accident
Parent codes
V40 › V40.4

7th character values

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

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

V40 – Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • car collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V46.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V40

Block V40-V49

Includes:
  • a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
  • automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)
Excludes1 (not coded here):

Related codes in V40.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V40.4XXD?

V40.4XXD is the ICD-10-CM code for person boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pedestrian or animal, subsequent encounter, in the block V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident).

Is V40.4XXD a billable code?

Yes. V40.4XXD is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V40.4XXD belong to?

It belongs to category V40 – Car occupant injured in collision with pedestrian or animal.

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.