2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code V98Other specified transport accidents
V98 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other specified transport accidents, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as V98.0XXA, V98.0XXD, V98.0XXS, and V98.1XXA.
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Specific Coding for Other specified transport accidentsOverview
Non-specific codes like V98 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V98
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
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Questions About V98Overview
Is V98 (Other specified transport accidents) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other specified transport accidents, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other specified transport accidents need a more specific code from this category, such as V98.0XXA, V98.0XXD, and V98.0XXS.
