Question 1

Is V92.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V92.1 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 V92.1 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V92.1 represents Drowning and submersion due to being thrown overboard by motion of 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 V92.1 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V92.1 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 V92.1?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V92.1 is V92 (Drowning and submersion due to accident on board watercraft, without accident to watercraft). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V92.1?

Accepted Answer

Code V92.1 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: drowning and submersion due to fall off surf-board (V92.08); drowning and submersion due to fall off water-skis (V92.07); drowning and submersion due to fall off windsurfer (V92.08). These conditions cannot be coded together with V92.1 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V92.1 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V92.1 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., V92.1XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V92.12027

Excludes18Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers