V89.0XXA — Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, initial encounter
Is V89.0XXA billable?
Yes, but V89.0XXA is an unspecified code. V89.0XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V89.0XXA is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting V89.0XXA.
V89.0XXA at a glance
| Code | V89.0XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Person injured in unspecified motor-vehicle accident, nontraffic, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in V89.0XXA?
In V89.0XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V89.0XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V89.0XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V89.0, the nearest indexed parent of V89.0XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › motor vehicle NOS › nontraffic (to)
- Accident › transport › occupant › vehicle NEC › motorNEC › nontraffic NEC (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V89.0XXA.
- Motor-vehicle accident NOS, nontraffic
How long has V89.0XXA existed?
V89.0XXA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.