ICD-10-CM V89: Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for V89

Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified

Coding Notes & Guidelines for V89

Inclusion Terms

Motor-vehicle accident NOS, nontraffic

Inclusion Terms

Nonmotor-vehicle accident NOS (nontraffic)

Inclusion Terms
  • Motor-vehicle accident [MVA] NOS
  • Road (traffic) accident [RTA] NOS
Inclusion Terms

Nonmotor-vehicle traffic accident NOS

Inclusion Terms

Collision NOS

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V89

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for V89):

V89.0 - Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontraffic V89.1 - Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, nontraffic V89.2 - Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, traffic V89.3 - Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, traffic V89.9 - Person injured in unspecified vehicle accident

About ICD-10-CM Code V89 (Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident)

ICD-10-CM code V89 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 V89 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about V89 - Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified. 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 Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident related to type of vehicle unspecified.