Unspecified transport accident (V99)

The ICD-10 code V99 and its extensions are used to classify an unspecified transport accident, covering incidents on roads where the exact nature of the accident is not detailed. These codes categorize the accident circumstances and the stage of medical care, whether it is the initial treatment, a follow-up, or complications resulting from the accident.

Specifically, V99.XXXA represents the initial encounter after an unspecified transport accident, which may include events such as loss of control of a motor vehicle, excessive speed, driver inattention or fatigue, or mechanical failure. The subsequent encounter code V99.XXXD is used when the patient is receiving care related to the accident after the initial treatment. The sequela code V99.XXXS refers to conditions that arise as a direct result of the earlier transport accident. Using these specific codes helps medical professionals and coders accurately document transport-related injuries when details are unclear, ensuring the appropriate reporting of incidents like a “transport accident” or various “accidents due to driver factors.”