Is ICD-10-CM code V98 billable?

No, V98 (Other specified transport accidents) 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 belong to?

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

V98Non-billable

Other specified transport accidents

External Causes of Morbidity·Other and unspecified transport accidents (V98-V99)·category·FY 2026

Use a more specific code (5 billable)

V98.0Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on rails V98.1Accident to, on or involving land-yacht V98.2Accident to, on or involving ice yacht V98.3Accident to, on or involving ski lift V98.8Other specified transport accidents

V98-V99 Parent Instructions

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)

V98Other specified transport accidentsNot billable

V98.0Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on railsBillable

V98.1Accident to, on or involving land-yachtBillable

V98.2Accident to, on or involving ice yachtBillable

V98.3Accident to, on or involving ski liftBillable

V98.8Other specified transport accidentsBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.