ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for V49.9
Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident
Coding Notes & Guidelines for V49.9
Inclusion Terms
Car accident NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code V49.9 (Car occupant)
ICD-10-CM code V49.9 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM V49.9 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about V49.9 - Car occupant (driver) (passenger) injured in unspecified traffic accident. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Car occupant.