MVA ICD-10-CM Codes

Read this short guide and learn about motor vehicular accident-related ICD-10 codes you can use for billing.

By Priya Singh on Jun 16, 2024.

Fact Checked by Ericka Pingol.

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What are MVA-related ICD-10 codes can I use?

Here are several MVA ICD codes you can use:

V49.40XA - Driver injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, initial encounter

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have been the driver during a collision due to a motor vehicular accident. The driver is injured and vehicles are not specified. The initial encounter means that the patient is currently receiving active treatment for it.

V49.40XD - Driver injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, subsequent encounter

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have been a driver during a collision due to a motor vehicular accident. The driver is injured and the vehicles are not specified. The subsequent encounter means that the patient is in the recovery phase of the treatment and they’re still being given routine care throughout this phase.

V49.40XS - Driver injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, sequela

This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have been a driver during a collision due to a motor vehicular accident. The driver is injured and the vehicles are not specified. Sequela means the late effects of a certain problem. Given this, this ICD-10 code should be accompanied by two other ICD-10 codes, one of which should designate the sequela’s nature, while the other should describe the sequela (meaning its effects).

V49.50XA - Passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, initial encounter

Similar to Item 1, but this time, it’s for a patient confirmed to have been a passenger during a collision due to a motor vehicular accident.

V49.50XD - Passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, subsequent encounter

Similar to Item 2, but this time, it’s for a patient confirmed to have been a passenger during a collision due to a motor vehicular accident.

V49.50XS - Passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, sequela

Similar to Item 3, but this time, it’s for a patient confirmed to have been a passenger during a collision due to a motor vehicular accident.

V89.9XXA - Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, initial encounter

Similar to Item 1, but this time, it’s for a patient confirmed to have been a person who got caught in a motor vehicular accident between unspecified vehicles.

V89.9XXD - Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, subsequent encounter

Similar to Item 2, but this time, it’s for a patient confirmed to have been a person who got caught in a motor vehicular accident between unspecified vehicles.

V89.9XXS - Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, sequela

Similar to Item 3, but this time, it’s for a patient confirmed to have been a person who got caught in a motor vehicular accident between unspecified vehicles.

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Which of these MVA-related ICD-10 codes are billable?

All of these ICD-10 codes are billable.

Clinical information about MVA:

MVA is short for motor vehicular accidents. These ICD-10 codes are only to be used for people who have been injured due to such accidents. In the case of the aforementioned codes, there are distinct ones designated for drivers, passengers, and individuals who, regrettably, became collateral damage in such accidents.

The treatment approach for this condition will vary depending on the severity of the person's injuries. In cases of broken bones, surgery might be considered the most suitable option, followed by rehabilitation once the injury has healed sufficiently and the individual is strong enough to undergo rehabilitation.

For those who suffer concussions, their treatment will primarily focus on addressing and managing the concussions. Fortunately, some individuals may only sustain minor scratches or wounds, in which case medical professionals will attend to stopping the bleeding, disinfecting the wounds, and applying gauze or band-aids for proper care.

Synonyms include:

Driver in vehicular AND/OR traffic accident
Motor vehicle accident, driver
Motor vehicle accident, passenger
Motor vehicle accident victim
Injury due to motor vehicle accident
Injury of unknown intent associated with moving vehicles
Injury of unknown intent due to impact by moving motor vehicle
Injury of unknown intent due to impact with moving vehicle

Commonly asked questions

Are the aforementioned codes billable?

You may. Though, for these ICD-10 codes, you don’t have to because they are unspecified codes.

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Do we need to specify the vehicles involved?

You may. Though, for these ICD-10 codes, you don’t have to because they are unspecified codes.

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How are MVA victims treated?

That depends on the extent of their injuries. Some may require surgery and rehabilitation. Some just need to have their wounds, big or small, closed. Some may need concussion-related treatment.

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