V48.0XXA – Car driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V48.0XXA

Code: V48.0XXA (claims format: V480XXA)
Description: Car driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
Short description: Car driver injured in nonclsn trnsp accident nontraf, init
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: V48 › V48.0

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.

V48 – Car occupant injured in noncollision transport accident

Includes:

overturning car NOS
overturning car without collision

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V48

Block V40-V49

Includes:

a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bus (V50-V59)
minibus (V50-V59)
minivan (V50-V59)
motorcoach (V70-V79)
pick-up truck (V50-V59)
sport utility vehicle (SUV) (V50-V59)

Related codes in V48.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V48.0XXA?

V48.0XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for car driver injured in noncollision transport accident in nontraffic accident, initial encounter, in the block V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident).

Is V48.0XXA a billable code?

Yes. V48.0XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V48.0XXA belong to?

It belongs to category V48 – Car occupant 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.