ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
V43.51XA Car driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in V43
108 complete codes in this category.
- V43.43XAPerson boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pick-up truck, initial encounter
- V43.43XDPerson boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pick-up truck, subsequent encounter
- V43.43XSPerson boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with pick-up truck, sequela
- V43.44XAPerson boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with van, initial encounter
- V43.44XDPerson boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with van, subsequent encounter
- V43.44XSPerson boarding or alighting a car injured in collision with van, sequela
- V43.51XACar driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V43.51XDCar driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V43.51XSCar driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in traffic accident, sequela
- V43.52XACar driver injured in collision with other type car in traffic accident, initial encounter
- V43.52XDCar driver injured in collision with other type car in traffic accident, subsequent encounter
- V43.52XSCar driver injured in collision with other type car in traffic accident, sequela
Documentation tips
- Make sure the note supports every element of the title, “Car driver injured in collision with sport utility vehicle in traffic accident, initial encounter”: each detail in it should be traceable to the history, examination or assessment.
- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to V43.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has V43, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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