Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V29.198 is the diagnosis code for Other motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident. This code falls under the section "Motorcycle rider 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.
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.
Understanding where V29.198 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, V29.198 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
V29.198 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V29.198 is V29.19 ("Motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident"). V29.198 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V29.198 is located in Section V20-V29 — "Motorcycle rider injured in transport accident" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use V29.198 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident" 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 Other motorcycle passenger injured in collision with other motor vehicles in nontraffic accident is V29.198.
Yes, V29.198 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
V29.198 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V29.198 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.