Car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (V42) ICD-10-CM

About the V42 Code Range

The ICD-10 codes V42 cover injuries sustained by car occupants involved in collisions with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicles. These codes specify the person's role (driver, passenger, or outside the car) and whether the accident occurred during traffic or nontraffic situations.

The codes detail various scenarios such as injury to the car driver (V42.0 and V42.5), car passengers (V42.1 and V42.6), and individuals on the outside of the car (V42.2 and V42.7) from collisions with motorcycles or similar vehicles. They differentiate between initial medical encounters, subsequent encounters, and long-term effects or sequelae by using specific seventh characters (e.g., “XXA” for initial encounter). Also included are codes for people injured while boarding or exiting a car (V42.4). These codes help healthcare professionals track injury causes attributed to specific vehicle collision types, aiding in precise diagnosis and reporting. Understanding the ICD-10 code for car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle is essential for accurate medical documentation related to motor vehicle accident injuries involving motorcycles or mopeds.