V43.03 – Car driver injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Car occupant injured in transport accident
- Code
V43.03(claims format:V4303)- Description
- Car driver injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident
- Short description
- Car driver injured in collision w pick-up truck nontraf
- 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
- V40-V49 Car occupant injured in transport accident
- Parent codes
- V43 › V43.0
Billable codes under V43.03
V43.03 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V43.03XA – Car driver injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident, initial encounterBillable
- V43.03XD – Car driver injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounterBillable
- V43.03XS – Car driver injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident, sequelaBillable
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.
V43 – Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V43
Block V40-V49
- a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
- automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)
Related codes in V43.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V43.03?
V43.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for car driver injured in collision with pick-up truck in nontraffic accident, in the block V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident).
Is V43.03 a billable code?
No. V43.03 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V43.03 belong to?
It belongs to category V43 – Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van.
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.