Question 1

Is V91.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V91.3 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code V91.3 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V91.3 represents Hit or struck by falling object due to accident to watercraft. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code V91.3 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V91.3 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V91.3?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V91.3 is V91 (Other injury due to accident to watercraft). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from V91.3?

Accepted Answer

Code V91.3 has Type 2 Excludes including: drowning or submersion due to fall or jumping from damaged watercraft (V90.2-, V90.3-). These conditions are not included in V91.3 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does V91.3 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V91.3 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., V91.3XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V91.32026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes22Not included here

Notes2Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers