Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified (V89) ICD-10-CM
The V89 code range covers motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified with 21 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 15 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V89
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the V89 Range 21 codes · 15 billable
- V89 Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecifiedNon-billable
- V89.0 Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontrafficNon-billable
- V89.0XXA Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, initial encounter
- V89.0XXD Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, subsequent encounter
- V89.0XXS Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, sequela
- V89.1 Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, nontrafficNon-billable
- V89.1XXA Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, initial encounter
- V89.1XXD Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, subsequent encounter
- V89.1XXS Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, sequela
- V89.2 Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, trafficNon-billable
- V89.2XXA Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, traffic, initial encounter
- V89.2XXD Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, traffic, subsequent encounter
- V89.2XXS Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, traffic, sequela
- V89.3 Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, trafficNon-billable
- V89.3XXA Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, traffic, initial encounter
- V89.3XXD Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, traffic, subsequent encounter
- V89.3XXS Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, traffic, sequela
- V89.9 Person injured in unspecified vehicle accidentNon-billable
- V89.9XXA Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, initial encounter
- V89.9XXD Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, subsequent encounter
- V89.9XXS Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident, sequela
About the V89 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section V89 covers injuries resulting from motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accidents where the specific type of vehicle involved is not detailed. These codes classify situations such as traffic and nontraffic accidents involving unspecified motor vehicles, nonmotor vehicles, or other unspecified vehicles, helping healthcare providers document and track external causes of injuries.
This section includes detailed subcodes like V89.0XXA for initial encounters in unspecified nontraffic motor-vehicle accidents and V89.2XXA for initial encounters in unspecified motor-vehicle traffic accidents. Common terms linked to these codes include "motor vehicle accident victim," "victim in single vehicle accident," "construction vehicle accident," and "motor vehicle traffic accident involving pedestrian." The codes further differentiate encounters into initial, subsequent, or sequela (late effects) categories, aiding in accurate medical record-keeping and treatment planning. For injuries caused by animal-drawn vehicles or other nonmotor vehicles, subcodes like V89.1XXA apply, described with synonyms such as "accident to unpowered road vehicle or conveyance."
Medical coders and healthcare professionals use this ICD-10 code section to specify injuries where precise vehicle identification during the accident is unavailable, ensuring clarity in reporting various unspecified motor and nonmotor vehicle-related injuries.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the V89 range?
Of the 21 codes in this range, 15 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the V89 range classify?
The range classifies motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
