Motorcycle rider injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van (V23) ICD-10-CM

About the V23 Code Range

The ICD-10 codes V23 cover injuries sustained by motorcycle riders, including electric (assisted) bicycle riders, when involved in collisions with cars, pick-up trucks, or vans. These codes differentiate by role—driver, passenger, or person boarding or alighting—and specify whether the accident happened during traffic or nontraffic situations.

This group of codes is used to document the exact nature of motorcycle-related injuries in crashes involving other motor vehicles. For example, the code V23.01 identifies an electric (assisted) bicycle driver injured in a nontraffic collision with a car, while V23.49 applies to other motorcycle drivers injured in traffic accidents. The codes also include options for initial encounters, subsequent care, and sequela (long-term consequences). This granularity helps in accurately coding incidents involving motorcycle riders, who may be drivers or passengers, providing clarity when coding motorcycle crashes involving cars, pick-up trucks, or vans. Efficient use of these codes ensures precise recording of injury circumstances and patient roles in such collisions.