ICD-10-CM V87: Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for V87

Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

Coding Notes & Guidelines for V87

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • collision involving:
  • pedal cycle (V10-V19)
  • pedestrian (V01-V09)
7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V87

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for V87):

V87.0 - Person injured in collision between car and two- or three-wheeled powered vehicle (traffic) V87.1 - Person injured in collision between other motor vehicle and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (traffic) V87.2 - Person injured in collision between car and pick-up truck or van (traffic) V87.3 - Person injured in collision between car and bus (traffic) V87.4 - Person injured in collision between car and heavy transport vehicle (traffic) V87.5 - Person injured in collision between heavy transport vehicle and bus (traffic) V87.6 - Person injured in collision between railway train or railway vehicle and car (traffic) V87.7 - Person injured in collision between other specified motor vehicles (traffic) V87.8 - Person injured in other specified noncollision transport accidents involving motor vehicle (traffic) V87.9 - Person injured in other specified (collision)(noncollision) transport accidents involving nonmotor vehicle (traffic)

About ICD-10-CM Code V87 (Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown)

ICD-10-CM code V87 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM V87 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about V87 - Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown.