2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code V87Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›V00-V99›V87

ICD-10-CM V87
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

V87 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as V87.0XXA, V87.0XXD, V87.0XXS, and V87.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
V87
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
Chapter
V00-V99
Transport accidents

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionV00-V99Transport accidents
CategoryV87Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
This CodeV87Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

Specific Coding for Traf of spcf type but victim's mode of transport unknownOverview

Non-specific codes like V87 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • V87.0 for Person injured in collision between car and two- or three-wheeled powered vehicle (traffic)

  • V87.1 for Person injured in collision between other motor vehicle and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (traffic)

  • V87.2 for Person injured in collision between car and pick-up truck or van (traffic)

  • V87.3 for Person injured in collision between car and bus (traffic)

  • V87.4 for Person injured in collision between car and heavy transport vehicle (traffic)

  • V87.5 for Person injured in collision between heavy transport vehicle and bus (traffic)

  • V87.6 for Person injured in collision between railway train or railway vehicle and car (traffic)

  • V87.7 for Person injured in collision between other specified motor vehicles (traffic)

  • V87.8 for Person injured in other specified noncollision transport accidents involving motor vehicle (traffic)

  • V87.9 for Person injured in other specified (collision)(noncollision) transport accidents involving nonmotor vehicle (traffic)

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • collision involving:
  • pedal cycle V10 V19
  • pedestrian V01 V09

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V87

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About V87Overview

Is V87 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown need a more specific code from this category, such as V87.0XXA, V87.0XXD, and V87.0XXS.