V00-V89
Medium Complexity
Transport accidents
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
ICD-10 Codes (200)
192 billable0 category headers
V01V01.0Billable
V01.00Billable
V01.01Billable
V01.02Billable
V01.03Billable
V01.031Billable
V01.038Billable
V01.09Billable
V01.1Billable
V01.10Billable
V01.11Billable
V01.12Billable
V01.13Billable
V01.131Billable
V01.138Billable
V01.19Billable
V01.9Billable
V01.90Billable
V01.91Billable
V01.92Billable
V01.93Billable
V01.931Billable
V01.938Billable
V01.99Billable
V02V02.0Billable
V02.00Billable
V02.01Billable
V02.02Billable
V02.03Billable
V02.031Billable
V02.038Billable
V02.09Billable
V02.1Billable
V02.10Billable
V02.11Billable
V02.12Billable
V02.13Billable
V02.131Billable
V02.138Billable
V02.19Billable
V02.9Billable
V02.90Billable
V02.91Billable
V02.92Billable
V02.93Billable
V02.931Billable
V02.938Billable
V02.99Billable
V03V03.0Billable
V03.00Billable
V03.01Billable
V03.02Billable
V03.03Billable
V03.031Billable
V03.038Billable
V03.09Billable
V03.1Billable
V03.10Billable
V03.11Billable
V03.12Billable
V03.13Billable
V03.131Billable
V03.138Billable
V03.19Billable
V03.9Billable
V03.90Billable
V03.91Billable
V03.92Billable
V03.93Billable
V03.931Billable
V03.938Billable
V03.99Billable
V04V04.0Billable
V04.00Billable
V04.01Billable
V04.02Billable
V04.03Billable
V04.031Billable
V04.038Billable
V04.09Billable
V04.1Billable
V04.10Billable
V04.11Billable
V04.12Billable
V04.13Billable
V04.131Billable
V04.138Billable
V04.19Billable
V04.9Billable
V04.90Billable
V04.91Billable
V04.92Billable
V04.93Billable
V04.931Billable
V04.938Billable
V04.99Billable
V05Billable
V05.0Billable
V05.00Billable
V05.01Billable
V05.02Billable
V05.03Billable
V05.031Billable
V05.038Billable
V05.09Billable
V05.1Billable
V05.10Billable
V05.11Billable
V05.12Billable
V05.13Billable
V05.131Billable
V05.138Billable
V05.19Billable
V05.9Billable
V05.90Billable
V05.91Billable
V05.92Billable
V05.93Billable
V05.931Billable
V05.938Billable
V05.99Billable
V06V06.0Billable
V06.00Billable
V06.01Billable
V06.02Billable
V06.03Billable
V06.031Billable
V06.038Billable
V06.09Billable
V06.1Billable
V06.10Billable
V06.11Billable
V06.12Billable
V06.13Billable
V06.131Billable
V06.138Billable
V06.19Billable
V06.9Billable
V06.90Billable
V06.91Billable
V06.92Billable
V06.93Billable
V06.931Billable
V06.938Billable
V06.99Billable
V09V09.0Billable
V09.00Billable
V09.01Billable
V09.09Billable
V09.1Billable
V09.2Billable
V09.20Billable
V09.21Billable
V09.29Billable
V09.3Billable
V09.9Billable
V10V10.0Billable
V10.1Billable
V10.2Billable
V10.3Billable
V10.4Billable
V10.5Billable
V10.9Billable
V11V11.0Billable
V11.1Billable
V11.2Billable
V11.3Billable
V11.4Billable
V11.5Billable
V11.9Billable
V12Billable
V12.0Billable
V12.1Billable
V12.2Billable
V12.3Billable
V12.4Billable
V12.5Billable
V12.9Billable
V13Billable
V13.0Billable
V13.1Billable
V13.2Billable
V13.3Billable
V13.4Billable
V13.5Billable
V13.9Billable
V14Billable
V14.0Billable
V14.1Billable
V14.2Billable
V14.3Billable
V14.4Billable
Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
Current Year
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
No significant changes for FY 2026
This range maintains stability with current coding practices
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for V00-V89 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
- +3 more guidance items...
Range Overview
high priority
The ICD-10 code range V00-V89 pertains to transport accidents. This includes accidents involving motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles, and other forms of transport. The codes are used to document the cause and nature of injuries sustained in transport accidents. They provide a detailed account of the accident, including the type of vehicle involved, the victim's role (driver, passenger, pedestrian), and whether the accident occurred in traffic.
Key Usage Points:
- •Always code the most specific category and subcategory available.
- •Remember to code additional external cause codes to identify all contributing factors.
- •Use additional code, where applicable, to identify any alcohol or drug involvement.
- •In case of reoccurrence of an injury, use the appropriate aftercare code instead of the injury code.
- •For accidents involving multiple transport types, use the code for the most harmful factor.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When documenting injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
- ✓When a patient is injured as a pedestrian in a traffic accident.
- ✓When coding injuries from a bicycle accident.
- ✓When a patient is injured in a railway accident.
- ✓When documenting injuries from other specified transport accidents.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the injury is not related to a transport accident.
- ✗When the injury is due to intentional self-harm.
- ✗When the injury is due to an act of war.
- ✗When the injury is due to a medical procedure.
- ✗When the injury is due to a natural disaster.
Code Exclusions
Always verify exclusions with the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and the patient's medical record.
Documentation Requirements
Proper documentation for transport accidents should include a detailed account of the incident, the patient's role, the type of transport involved, and the nature and extent of injuries. It should also indicate whether the accident occurred in traffic.
Clinical Information:
- •Detailed description of the accident
- •Patient's role in the accident
- •Type of transport involved
- •Nature and extent of injuries
- •Whether the accident occurred in traffic
Supporting Evidence:
- •Emergency medical services report
- •Police report
- •Medical imaging reports
- •Physician's notes
Good Documentation Example:
Patient, a driver, was involved in a motor vehicle accident in traffic. Sustained a fracture of the left femur. Alcohol involvement ruled out.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient was in a car accident and broke a leg.
Common Documentation Errors:
- âš Not specifying the patient's role in the accident
- âš Not indicating whether the accident occurred in traffic
- âš Not documenting the type of transport involved
- âš Not providing a detailed description of the injuries
Range Statistics
98
Total Codes
192
Billable
Complexity:
Medium
Primary Use:Clinical Documentation
Chapter:20
Coding Complexity
Medium
Complexity Rating
Coding transport accidents can be complex due to the need for multiple codes to fully describe an incident, the requirement for detailed knowledge of the accident, and the influence of the patient's role on the choice of code. However, with thorough documentation and a good understanding of the coding guidelines, this complexity can be managed.
Key Factors:
- â–¸Multiple codes may be needed to fully describe an incident.
- â–¸Determining the most harmful factor in multi-transport accidents can be challenging.
- â–¸Accurate coding requires detailed knowledge of the accident.
- â–¸Additional codes may be needed to describe all contributing factors.
- â–¸The patient's role in the accident affects the choice of code.
Specialty Focus
These codes are primarily used in emergency medicine, trauma surgery, and orthopedics, but can be relevant to any specialty treating patients with transport-related injuries.
Primary Specialties:
Emergency Medicine
40%
Trauma Surgery
30%
Orthopedics
20%
Clinical Scenarios:
- • Motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries
- • Pedestrian struck by car, resulting in leg fracture
- • Bicycle accident leading to head injury
- • Train accident with multiple casualties
- • Injury from fall inside a moving bus
Resources & References
Several resources are available to assist with coding transport accidents, including the official ICD-10-CM guidelines, clinical reference sources, and educational materials.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- CDC's ICD-10-CM External Cause of Injuries Index
- WHO's ICD-10 Version:2019
Clinical References:
- American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
Educational Materials:
- AAPC's ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
- AHIMA's ICD-10-CM Code Book
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I code a transport accident involving multiple types of transport?
Use the code for the most harmful factor involved in the accident.
What if the patient's role in the accident is not documented?
If the role is not specified, use the code for 'unspecified person'.