Pedal cycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle (V16) ICD-10-CM
The V16 code range covers pedal cycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle with 29 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 21 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- collision with animal-drawn vehicle, animal being ridden, streetcar
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V16
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the V16 Range 29 codes · 21 billable
- V16 Pedal cycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicleNon-billable
- V16.0 Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.0XXA Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.0XXD Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.0XXS Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, sequela
- V16.1 Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.1XXA Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.1XXD Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.1XXS Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, sequela
- V16.2 Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.2XXA Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.2XXD Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.2XXS Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, sequela
- V16.3 Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.3XXA Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.3XXD Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.3XXS Person boarding or alighting a pedal cycle injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in nontraffic accident, sequela
- V16.4 Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.4XXA Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.4XXD Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.4XXS Pedal cycle driver injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
- V16.5 Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.5XXA Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.5XXD Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.5XXS Pedal cycle passenger injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
- V16.9 Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accidentNon-billable
- V16.9XXA Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V16.9XXD Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V16.9XXS Unspecified pedal cyclist injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
About the V16 Code Range
The ICD-10 code group V16 covers injuries to pedal cycle riders caused by collisions with nonmotor vehicles, distinguishing situations such as traffic or nontraffic accidents and whether the injured was a driver, passenger, or person boarding a cycle.
This set of codes is used to specify incidents where a pedal cyclist—commonly known as a bicycle rider—is injured in accidents involving other nonmotor vehicles like trams or animal-drawn carts. For example, codes like V16.0XXA and V16.4XXA identify initial encounters for pedal cycle drivers injured in nontraffic and traffic accidents, respectively. Unspecified pedal cyclists injured in these collisions are captured under codes such as V16.2XXA or V16.9XXA, which may also relate to what is colloquially described as "pedal cycle accidents involving collision between pedal cycle and non-motor road vehicle." Including initial, subsequent, and sequela encounters helps track the ongoing care for these injuries. Understanding these distinctions ensures accurate medical coding for injuries sustained in pedal cycle collisions with nonmotor vehicles.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the V16 range?
Of the 29 codes in this range, 21 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the V16 range classify?
The range classifies pedal cycle rider injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
