V94.11 – Bather struck by powered watercraft

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Water transport accidents

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V94.11

Code: V94.11 (claims format: V9411)
Description: Bather struck by powered watercraft
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: V90-V94 Water transport accidents
Parent codes: V94 › V94.1

Billable codes under V94.11

V94.11 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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 inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

V94 – Other and unspecified water transport accidents

Excludes1 (not coded here):

military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V94

V94.1 – Bather struck by watercraft

Applicable to:

Swimmer hit by watercraft

Related codes in V94.1

V94.12 – Bather struck by nonpowered watercraftHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V94.11?

V94.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for bather struck by powered watercraft, in the block V90-V94 (Water transport accidents).

Is V94.11 a billable code?

No. V94.11 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does V94.11 belong to?

It belongs to category V94 – Other and unspecified water transport accidents.

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.