Occupant of three-wheeled motor vehicle injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van (V33) ICD-10-CM

About the V33 Code Range

The ICD-10 code V33 covers injuries sustained by occupants of three-wheeled motor vehicles involved in collisions with cars, pick-up trucks, or vans. This section specifies the role of the injured person—such as driver, passenger, or person on the outside of the vehicle—and distinguishes between traffic and nontraffic accidents as well as initial, subsequent, or sequela encounters.

These codes are used to precisely document the circumstances and type of injury related to three-wheeled vehicle collisions, which helps in identifying the patient’s role during the incident and the nature of the accident. For example, V33.0 codes detail injuries to drivers in nontraffic accidents, while V33.5 series apply to traffic accidents. Similar categories exist for passengers (V33.1 and V33.6), persons on the outside of the vehicle (V33.2 and V33.7), and those boarding or alighting (V33.4). The use of seventh characters like "A," "D," and "S" indicate initial encounter, subsequent care, and sequela, making the ICD-10 code for three-wheeled motor vehicle injuries highly specific for accurate reporting and treatment documentation.