V48.7XXA – Person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Car occupant injured in transport accident
- Code
V48.7XXA(claims format:V487XXA)- Description
- Person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, initial encounter
- Short description
- Person outside car inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, 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 › V48.7
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
- overturning car NOS
- overturning car without collision
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V48
Block V40-V49
- a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
- automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)
Related codes in V48.7
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V48.7XXA?
V48.7XXA is the ICD-10-CM code for person on outside of car injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident, initial encounter, in the block V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident).
Is V48.7XXA a billable code?
Yes. V48.7XXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does V48.7XXA 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.