Other and unspecified transport accidents (V98-V99) ICD-10-CM
The V98–V99 section covers other and unspecified transport accidents with 25 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes, of which 18 are billable in fiscal year 2026. The section is organized into the 2 code ranges listed below.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified V89
Code Ranges in This Section 2 ranges · 25 codes
| Code Range | Title | Codes | Billable |
|---|---|---|---|
| V98 | Other specified transport accidents (V98) | 21 | 15 |
| V99 | Unspecified transport accident (V99) | 4 | 3 |
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About the V98–V99 Code Range
ICD-10 codes V98 to V99 cover accidents involving various types of transport not specified elsewhere. These codes categorize injuries and incidents linked to less common or unspecified vehicles, helping to identify situations outside standard transport accident classifications.
The range V98-V99 is used to code injuries and fatalities related to accidents with unspecified transport means, including specialized vehicles or situations not clearly defined in other categories. This might include accidents involving unusual modes of transport or when the exact vehicle cannot be determined. Since this chapter lacks detailed subcodes, these codes serve as a catch-all for unclear or uncommon transportation accidents, facilitating proper record keeping and enabling precise injury and incident tracking in healthcare records and safety statistics.
Questions About This Page
How many codes are in the V98-V99 range?
The V98-V99 range contains 25 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes in FY 2026. 18 of them are billable, and the rest are category headers that organize the section.
What conditions does V98-V99 cover?
The range covers other and unspecified transport 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.
