V94.21XA – Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code V94.21XA
Code
V94.21XA (claims format: V9421XA)
Description
Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, initial encounter
Short description
Rider of nonpowr wtrcrft struck by oth nonpowr wtrcrft, init
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › V94.2 › V94.21

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

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

V94.21 – Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft

Applicable to:
  • Canoer hit by other nonpowered watercraft
  • Surfer hit by other nonpowered watercraft
  • Windsurfer hit by other nonpowered watercraft

Related codes in V94.21

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V94.21XA?

V94.21XA is the ICD-10-CM code for rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, initial encounter, in the block V90-V94 (Water transport accidents).

Is V94.21XA a billable code?

Yes. V94.21XA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does V94.21XA 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.