V98 – Other specified transport accidents

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other and unspecified transport accidents

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code V98

Code: V98 (claims format: V98)
Description: Other specified transport accidents
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: V98-V99 Other and unspecified transport accidents

Billable codes under V98

V98 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

V98.0 – Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on railsHeader (more codes below)
V98.1 – Accident to, on or involving land-yachtHeader (more codes below)
V98.2 – Accident to, on or involving ice yachtHeader (more codes below)
V98.3 – Accident to, on or involving ski liftHeader (more codes below)
V98.8 – Other specified transport accidentsHeader (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 V98

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V98

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block V98-V99

Excludes1 (not coded here):

vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified (V89.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code V98?

V98 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified transport accidents, in the block V98-V99 (Other and unspecified transport accidents).

Is V98 a billable code?

No. V98 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.