V10-V99
Medium Complexity
Transport accidents
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
ICD-10 Codes (200)
195 billable0 category headers
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
V14.5Billable
V14.9Billable
V15Billable
V15.0Billable
V15.1Billable
V15.2Billable
V15.3Billable
V15.4Billable
V15.5Billable
V15.9Billable
V16Billable
V16.0Billable
V16.1Billable
V16.2Billable
V16.3Billable
V16.4Billable
V16.5Billable
V16.9Billable
V17V17.0Billable
V17.1Billable
V17.2Billable
V17.3Billable
V17.4Billable
V17.5Billable
V17.9Billable
V18V18.0Billable
V18.1Billable
V18.2Billable
V18.3Billable
V18.4Billable
V18.5Billable
V18.9Billable
V19Billable
V19.0Billable
V19.00Billable
V19.09Billable
V19.1Billable
V19.10Billable
V19.19Billable
V19.2Billable
V19.20Billable
V19.29Billable
V19.3Billable
V19.4Billable
V19.40Billable
V19.49Billable
V19.5Billable
V19.50Billable
V19.59Billable
V19.6Billable
V19.60Billable
V19.69Billable
V19.8Billable
V19.81Billable
V19.88Billable
V19.9Billable
V20V20.0Billable
V20.01Billable
V20.09Billable
V20.1Billable
V20.11Billable
V20.19Billable
V20.2Billable
V20.21Billable
V20.29Billable
V20.3Billable
V20.31Billable
V20.39Billable
V20.4Billable
V20.41Billable
V20.49Billable
V20.5Billable
V20.51Billable
V20.59Billable
V20.9Billable
V20.91Billable
V20.99Billable
V21V21.0Billable
V21.01Billable
V21.09Billable
V21.1Billable
V21.11Billable
V21.19Billable
V21.2Billable
V21.21Billable
V21.29Billable
V21.3Billable
V21.31Billable
V21.39Billable
V21.4Billable
V21.41Billable
V21.49Billable
V21.5Billable
V21.51Billable
V21.59Billable
V21.9Billable
V21.91Billable
V21.99Billable
V22Billable
V22.0Billable
V22.01Billable
V22.09Billable
V22.1Billable
V22.11Billable
V22.19Billable
V22.2Billable
V22.21Billable
V22.29Billable
V22.3Billable
V22.31Billable
V22.39Billable
V22.4Billable
V22.41Billable
V22.49Billable
V22.5Billable
V22.51Billable
V22.59Billable
V22.9Billable
V22.91Billable
V22.99Billable
V23Billable
V23.0Billable
V23.01Billable
V23.09Billable
V23.1Billable
V23.11Billable
V23.19Billable
V23.2Billable
V23.21Billable
V23.29Billable
V23.3Billable
V23.31Billable
V23.39Billable
V23.4Billable
V23.41Billable
V23.49Billable
V23.5Billable
V23.51Billable
V23.59Billable
V23.9Billable
V23.91Billable
V23.99Billable
V24Billable
V24.0Billable
V24.01Billable
V24.09Billable
V24.1Billable
V24.11Billable
V24.19Billable
V24.2Billable
V24.21Billable
V24.29Billable
V24.3Billable
V24.31Billable
V24.39Billable
V24.4Billable
V24.41Billable
V24.49Billable
V24.5Billable
V24.51Billable
V24.59Billable
V24.9Billable
V24.91Billable
V24.99Billable
V25Billable
V25.0Billable
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 V10-V99 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 V10-V99 pertains to transport accidents. These codes are used to document various types of accidents involving different modes of transport, such as motor vehicles, bicycles, aircraft, and watercraft. They also include pedestrian accidents and other unspecified transport accidents. The codes are further classified based on the victim's role (driver, passenger, pedestrian, etc.), the type of injury, and the outcome of the accident.
Key Usage Points:
- •Always use the most specific code that describes the patient's condition.
- •Consider the mode of transport and the victim's role in the accident.
- •Include any resulting injuries or complications in the coding.
- •Use additional codes to describe any associated alcohol or drug use.
- •Remember that these codes are not used for intentional self-harm or assault.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a patient is injured in a motor vehicle accident.
- ✓When a patient is injured in a non-traffic accident involving a motor vehicle.
- ✓When a patient is injured in an accident involving a bicycle.
- ✓When a patient is injured in an accident involving an aircraft or spacecraft.
- ✓When a patient is injured in a water transport accident.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the injury is due to intentional self-harm or assault.
- ✗When the injury is due to a medical condition or disease.
- ✗When the injury is due to a fall or other non-transport accident.
- ✗When the injury is due to a natural disaster.
- ✗When the injury is due to a war or military operation.
Code Exclusions
Always verify the exclusions before assigning a code in the V10-V99 range.
Documentation Requirements
Proper documentation for transport accidents should include detailed information about the accident, the patient's role, the mode of transport, any resulting injuries or complications, and any associated alcohol or drug use. The documentation should be clear, concise, and specific.
Clinical Information:
- •Detailed description of the accident.
- •The patient's role in the accident (driver, passenger, pedestrian, etc.).
- •The mode of transport involved in the accident.
- •Any resulting injuries or complications.
- •Any associated alcohol or drug use.
Supporting Evidence:
- •Medical records documenting the patient's injuries and treatment.
- •Police or accident reports, if available.
- •Lab reports for alcohol or drug testing, if performed.
- •Imaging studies, if performed.
Good Documentation Example:
Patient was the driver in a motor vehicle accident. Sustained a fracture of the right femur. Blood alcohol level was 0.08%.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient was in an accident.
Common Documentation Errors:
- âš Not specifying the patient's role in the accident.
- âš Not specifying the mode of transport involved in the accident.
- âš Not documenting any resulting injuries or complications.
- âš Not documenting any associated alcohol or drug use.
Range Statistics
98
Total Codes
195
Billable
Complexity:
Medium
Primary Use:Clinical Documentation
Chapter:20
Coding Complexity
Medium
Complexity Rating
Coding for transport accidents can be complex due to the need to accurately capture the patient's role, the mode of transport, any resulting injuries or complications, and any associated alcohol or drug use. Additionally, certain conditions are excluded from this code range and have their own specific codes.
Key Factors:
- â–¸Determining the patient's role in the accident.
- â–¸Identifying the mode of transport involved in the accident.
- â–¸Coding any resulting injuries or complications.
- â–¸Coding any associated alcohol or drug use.
- â–¸Excluding conditions that have specific codes.
Specialty Focus
Transport accident codes are commonly used in emergency medicine, orthopedics, and trauma surgery. They may also be used in other specialties when treating patients with injuries from transport accidents.
Primary Specialties:
Emergency Medicine
40%
Orthopedics
30%
Trauma Surgery
30%
Clinical Scenarios:
- • A patient is brought to the ER after a motor vehicle accident.
- • A patient presents to orthopedics with a fracture from a bicycle accident.
- • A patient is admitted to trauma surgery after a serious aircraft accident.
- • A patient is seen in follow-up after being injured in a water transport accident.
- • A patient presents to the ER with injuries from a non-traffic accident involving a motor vehicle.
Resources & References
There are numerous resources available for coding transport accidents, including the official ICD-10 guidelines, clinical reference sources, and educational materials.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- National Center for Health Statistics
- World Health Organization
Clinical References:
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Educational Materials:
- American Health Information Management Association
- American Academy of Professional Coders
- Medical Coding Pro
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a transport accident code for a patient who was injured in a fall at home?
No, transport accident codes are only used for accidents involving a mode of transport. A fall at home would be coded differently.