Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V20 is the diagnosis code for Motorcycle rider injured in collision with pedestrian or animal. This code falls under the section "Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V20. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where V20 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V20 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V20 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Motorcycle rider injured in collision with pedestrian or animal". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
V20 is located in Section V20-V29 — "Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V20 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V20.0, V20.1, V20.2, V20.3, V20.4 and more.
Use V20 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Motorcycle rider injured in collision with pedestrian or animal" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Motorcycle rider injured in collision with pedestrian or animal is V20.
No, V20 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V20 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for V20 include: motorcycle rider collision with animal-drawn vehicle or animal being ridden (V26.-).
Yes, V20 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.