V49.88 – Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Car occupant injured in transport accident
- Code
V49.88(claims format:V4988)- Description
- Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents
- Short description
- Car occupant (driver) injured in oth transport accidents
- 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
- V49 › V49.8
Billable codes under V49.88
V49.88 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V49.88XA – Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents, initial encounterBillable
- V49.88XD – Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents, subsequent encounterBillable
- V49.88XS – Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents, 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.
V49 – Car occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V49
Block V40-V49
- a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
- automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)
Related codes in V49.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V49.88?
V49.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in other specified transport accidents, in the block V40-V49 (Car occupant injured in transport accident).
Is V49.88 a billable code?
No. V49.88 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V49.88 belong to?
It belongs to category V49 – Car occupant injured in other and unspecified transport accidents.
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.