Accidents (V00-X58) ICD-10-CM
The V00–X58 section covers accidents with 8,040 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 5,634 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 2 code ranges listed below.
Code Ranges in This Section 2 ranges · 8,040 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| V00–V99 | Transport accidents (V00-V99) | 5,808 | 4,086 |
| W00–X58 | Other external causes of accidental injury (W00-X58) | 2,232 | 1,548 |
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About the V00–X58 Code Range
ICD-10 codes V00-X58 cover a wide range of accidental injuries and external causes of harm. These codes are specifically used to classify different types of accidents that result in injuries, assisting healthcare providers and coders in accurately documenting the cause and nature of these incidents.
This group of codes includes various forms of unintentional injuries such as those caused by transportation accidents, falls, and exposure to mechanical forces or environmental hazards. The codes help track incidents like pedestrian injuries, vehicle crashes, and other accidental events. By using these codes, medical professionals can connect the clinical diagnosis of injury with the specific accident or environmental cause, which is crucial for care management, prevention efforts, and insurance claims involving accidents. Understanding synonyms like "unintentional injury" for this code range helps clarify that the intent is to document accidents as opposed to intentional harm or chronic conditions.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the V00-X58 range?
The V00-X58 range contains 8,040 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 5,634 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does V00-X58 cover?
The range covers accidents. The code ranges listed above break it into groups of related conditions, and each one links to its own page with the full code list.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
