V89 – Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other land transport accidents
ICD-10-CM code
V89
- Code
V89(claims format:V89)- Description
- Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified
- Short description
- Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unsp
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- Block
- V80-V89 Other land transport accidents
Billable codes under V89
V89 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V89.0 – Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontrafficHeader (more codes below)
- V89.1 – Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, nontrafficHeader (more codes below)
- V89.2 – Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, trafficHeader (more codes below)
- V89.3 – Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, trafficHeader (more codes below)
- V89.9 – Person injured in unspecified vehicle accidentHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for V89
7th character note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V89
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V89?
V89 is the ICD-10-CM code for motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified, in the block V80-V89 (Other land transport accidents).
Is V89 a billable code?
No. V89 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.