V99
Non-billableUnspecified transport accident
Unspecified transport accident
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified transport accident?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified transport accident is V99. The full clinical description is "Unspecified transport accident". V99 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V99 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V99 represents “Unspecified transport accident”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and 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.
How does V99 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified transport accident affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of V99?
V99 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA2Z (Unintentional land transport injury event unknown whether traffic or nontraffic injuring a user of unspecified transport).
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