Is ICD-10-CM code V98-V99 billable?

No, V98-V99 (Other and unspecified transport accidents (V98-V99)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code V98-V99 belong to?

V98-V99 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

V98-V99Non-billable

Other and unspecified transport accidents (V98-V99)

External Causes of Morbidity·block·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 1 non-billable)

V98Other specified transport accidentshas subcodes V99Unspecified transport accident

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

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

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

V98-V99Other and unspecified transport accidents (V98-V99)Not billable

V98Other specified transport accidentsSubcodes

V99Unspecified transport accidentBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.