Motorcycle rider injured in collision with pedal cycle (V21) ICD-10-CM

About the V21 Code Range

The ICD-10 code V21 section specifies codes for injuries sustained by motorcycle riders, passengers, or persons boarding or alighting motorcycles involved in collisions with pedal cycles. These codes differentiate between traffic and nontraffic accidents, types of motorcycles including electric (assisted) bicycles, and the status of the injury encounter (initial, subsequent, or sequela).

This set of codes covers a range of injury scenarios where a motorcycle or electric bicycle rider or passenger is hurt following a collision with a pedal cycle, commonly known as a bicycle. For example, V21.0 details nontraffic injuries to motorcycle drivers, while V21.4 refers to similar injuries occurring in traffic accidents. The inclusion of electric (assisted) bicycles as distinct categories, such as V21.01 and V21.41, recognizes the specific circumstances of these modern vehicles. Precise code selection assists in coding for initial treatment, follow-up care, or complications arising from such accidents. This section helps medical coders identify the exact external cause of injury when motorcycle riders or passengers collide specifically with pedal cycles, a key distinction in trauma reporting and healthcare documentation.