V87
Non-billableTraf of spcf type but victim's mode of transport unknown
Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (10)
V87.0Person injured in collision betw car and 2/3-whl pwr veh
V87.1Person injured in collision betw mtr veh and 2/3-whl mv
V87.2Person injured in collision betw car and pk-up/van (traffic)
V87.3Person injured in collision between car and bus (traffic)
V87.4Person injured in collision betw car and hv veh (traffic)
V87.5Person injured in collision betw hv veh and bus (traffic)
V87.6Person injured in collision betw rail trn/veh and car
V87.7Person injured in collision betw oth mtr veh (traffic)
V87.8Person injured in oth nonclsn transport acc w mtr veh
V87.9Person injured in oth transport accidents involving non-mv
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V87?
ICD-10-CM code V87 represents "Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V87 a billable code?
No, V87 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under V87.
What chapter is V87 in?
V87 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V87?
V87 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: collision involving:; pedal cycle (V10-V19); pedestrian (V01-V09).
What are the subcategories under V87?
V87 has 10 child codes, including: V87.0 (Person injured in collision betw car and 2/3-whl pwr veh), V87.1 (Person injured in collision betw mtr veh and 2/3-whl mv), V87.2 (Person injured in collision betw car and pk-up/van (traffic)), V87.3 (Person injured in collision between car and bus (traffic)), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for V87?
V87 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477215. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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