V99

Non-billable

Unspecified transport accident

Unspecified transport accident

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

V98-V99

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified (V89.-)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code V99?

ICD-10-CM code V99 represents "Unspecified transport accident". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is V99 a billable code?

No, V99 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under V99.

What chapter is V99 in?

V99 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with V99?

V99 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified (V89.-).

What are the subcategories under V99?

V99 has 3 child codes, including: V99.XXXA (Unspecified transport accident, initial encounter), V99.XXXD (Unspecified transport accident, subsequent encounter), V99.XXXS (Unspecified transport accident, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for V99?

V99 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0362049. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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