Motorcycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle (V26) ICD-10-CM

About the V26 Code Range

ICD-10 code V26 covers injuries sustained by motorcycle riders or passengers when colliding with nonmotor vehicles. It distinguishes between different types of riders—drivers or passengers—and includes specific categories for electric (assisted) bicycles and other motorcycles in both traffic and nontraffic accidents.

This section is specifically used to identify and classify the circumstances of injuries involving a motorcycle rider or passenger colliding with another nonmotor vehicle, such as animal-drawn carts or stationary objects. Codes from V26.0 to V26.99 offer detailed distinctions for injuries based on the rider's role (driver, passenger, unspecified), type of motorcycle or electric bicycle, and whether the accident occurred in traffic or nontraffic settings. For example, the ICD-10 code for electric (assisted) bicycle driver injured in collision is captured under V26.01 series, with further subcodes indicating initial, subsequent, or sequela encounters. This granularity assists medical coders and professionals in precise documentation of injury events involving motorcycles and similar vehicles, facilitating targeted treatment and accurate reporting.