V49.9
Non-billableCar occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp traf
Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Car accident NOS
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- a four-wheeled motor vehicle designed primarily for carrying passengers
- automobile (pulling a trailer or camper)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V49.9?
ICD-10-CM code V49.9 represents "Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V49.9 a billable code?
No, V49.9 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 V49.9.
What chapter is V49.9 in?
V49.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V49.9?
V49.9 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bus (V50-V59); minibus (V50-V59); minivan (V50-V59); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under V49.9?
V49.9 has 3 child codes, including: V49.9XXA (Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp traf, init), V49.9XXD (Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unsp traf, subs), V49.9XXS (Car occupant (driver) injured in unsp traf, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V49.9?
V49.9 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4759662, C2897049. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Automate ICD-10 Coding With AI
Send clinical text to the AutoICD API and get back structured ICD-10 codes with confidence scores. Integrates into any EHR or billing system in minutes.
Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.