V38.6
Non-billablePasngr in 3-whl mv injured in nonclsn trnsp accident in traf
Passenger in three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- motorized tricycle
- motorized rickshaw
- three-wheeled motor car
- fall or thrown from three-wheeled motor vehicle
- overturning of three-wheeled motor vehicle NOS
- overturning of three-wheeled motor vehicle without collision
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V38.6?
ICD-10-CM code V38.6 represents "Passenger in three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in noncollision transport accident in traffic accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V38.6 a billable code?
No, V38.6 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under V38.6.
What chapter is V38.6 in?
V38.6 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V38.6?
V38.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: all-terrain vehicles (V86.-); motorcycle with sidecar (V20-V29); vehicle designed primarily for off-road use (V86.-).
What are the subcategories under V38.6?
V38.6 has 3 child codes, including: V38.6XXA (Pasngr in 3-whl mv inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, init), V38.6XXD (Pasngr in 3-whl mv inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, subs), V38.6XXS (Pasngr in 3-whl mv inj in nonclsn trnsp acc in traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V38.6?
V38.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2892997. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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