Question 1

Is V90 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V90 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 V90 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V90 represents Drowning and submersion 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 V90 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V90 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 V90?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V90 is section:V90-V94 (Water transport accidents (V90-V94)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V90?

Accepted Answer

Code V90 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-); fall into water not from watercraft (W16.-); military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36.0-, Y37.0-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with V90 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V90 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V90 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., V90XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V902026

Excludes14Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers