V94.8 – Other water transport accident
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Water transport accidents
- Code
V94.8(claims format:V948)- Description
- Other water transport accident
- 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
Billable codes under V94.8
V94.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V94.81 – Water transport accident involving military watercraftHeader (more codes below)
- V94.89 – Other water transport 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 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V94
Related codes in V94
- V94.0 – Hitting object or bottom of body of water due to fall from watercraftHeader
- V94.1 – Bather struck by watercraftHeader
- V94.2 – Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other watercraftHeader
- V94.3 – Injury to rider of (inflatable) watercraft being pulled behind other watercraftHeader
- V94.4 – Injury to barefoot water-skierHeader
- V94.9 – Unspecified water transport accidentHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V94.8?
V94.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other water transport accident, in the block V90-V94 (Water transport accidents).
Is V94.8 a billable code?
No. V94.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V94.8 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.