V42.2
Billable

Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident

Billable / Specific Code

What is Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident?

ICD-10-CM V42.2 is the diagnosis code for Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident. This code falls under the section "Car occupant injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

Coding Guidelines for V42.2

Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V42.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV42.2 — Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is V42.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, V42.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does V42.2 mean?

V42.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of V42.2?

The parent code of V42.2 is V42 ("Car occupant injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle"). V42.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is V42.2 in?

V42.2 is located in Section V40-V49 — "Car occupant injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use V42.2?

Use V42.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident?

The ICD-10-CM code for Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident is V42.2.

Can V42.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, V42.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is V42.2 in?

V42.2 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is V42.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, V42.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
V42.2
Person on outside of car injured in collision with two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle in nontraffic accident
Billable / Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
V40-V49 — Car occupant injured in transport accident
2026 ICD-10-CM