MVA ICD-10-CM Codes

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 Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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

Here are several motor vehicular accident-related or MVA ICD codes you can use:

  • V09.3XXA - Pedestrian injured in unspecified traffic accident, initial encounter: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to be a pedestrian injured in a traffic accident. It's not specified as to what kind of traffic accident. Use V09.3XXD for subsequent encounters, and V09.3XXS for sequela. Refer to ICD code ranges V00-V09 for more specific ICD-10-CM codes for pedestrians suffering injuries in traffic accidents, specifically V02 to V04.
  • V49.00XA - Driver injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accident, initial encounter: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to be a driver injured in a collision with an unspecified motor vehicle in a non-traffic accident. Use V49.00XD for subsequent encounters, and V49.00XS for sequela.
  • V49.40XA - Driver injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, initial encounter: Same as the previous code, but in a traffic accident this time. Use V49.40XD for subsequent encounters, and V49.40XS for sequela.
  • V49.10XA - Passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in nontraffic accident, initial encounter: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to be a passenger who got injured in a collision with an unspecified motor vehicle in a non-traffic accident. Use V49.10XD for subsequent encounters, and V49.10XS for sequela.
  • V49.50XA - Passenger injured in collision with unspecified motor vehicles in traffic accident, initial encounter: Same as the previous code, but in a traffic accident this time. Use V49.50XD for subsequent encounters, and V49.50XS sequela.

Refer to ICD code ranges V00-V99 for more specific ICD-10-CM codes for motor vehicle accidents (MVA).

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

Most of the ICD-10-CM codes for MVA are valid and billable. Please ensure you select specific codes for reimbursement. Again, refer to ICD code ranges V00-V99. Please note that there are (unspecified) nonmotor vehicle accidents in those ranges. Please select the ones appropriate for your patients (e.g., the codes for bus collisions, streetcars, etc.)

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.

According to the health statistics of the World Health Organization, approximately 1.19 million people die because of road traffic crashes. 20 to 50 million have to deal with non-fatal injuries, with many of them suffering disabilities caused by such crashes/accidents.

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
  • Unspecified motor vehicle accident
  • Collision with motor vehicle, unspecified person injured
  • Person injured in unspecified motor vehicle accident (MVA)
  • Unspecified vehicle accident
  • Transport accidents
  • Car driver injured in an MVA
  • MVA due to external causes
  • Heavy transport vehicle collision

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Commonly asked questions

The ones listed are, but please refer to ICD code ranges V00-V99 to check which ones are not valid and billable.

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

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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