Question 1

Is V94 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V94 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 V94 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V94 represents Other and unspecified water transport accidents. 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 V94 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V94 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 V94?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V94 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 V94?

Accepted Answer

Code V94 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37). These conditions cannot be coded together with V94 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V94 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V94 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., V94XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V942026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers