V40.0XXA
✓ BillableCar driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, initial encounter
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • car collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V46.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V40.0XXA represents car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, initial encounter. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that V40.0XXA has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V40.0XXA?
ICD-10-CM code V40.0XXA is "Car driver injured in collision with pedestrian or animal in nontraffic accident, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V40.0XXA a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, V40.0XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with V40.0XXA?
V40.0XXA has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in V40.0
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)