2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code V99Unspecified transport accident
V99 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for unspecified transport accident, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as V99.XXXA, V99.XXXD, and V99.XXXS.
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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 code V99
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.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About V99Overview
Is V99 (Unspecified transport accident) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for unspecified transport accident, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for unspecified transport accident need a more specific code from this category, such as V99.XXXA, V99.XXXD, and V99.XXXS.
