V89.3XXA — Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, traffic, initial encounter
Is V89.3XXA billable?
Yes, but V89.3XXA is an unspecified code. V89.3XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V89.3XXA 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 V89.3XXA.
V89.3XXA at a glance
| Code | V89.3XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Person injured in unspecified nonmotor-vehicle accident, traffic, 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 V89.3XXA?
In V89.3XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V89.3XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V89.3XXA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V89.3, the nearest indexed parent of V89.3XXA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › nonmotor vehicle NOS › traffic NOS (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V89.3XXA.
- Nonmotor-vehicle traffic accident NOS
How long has V89.3XXA existed?
V89.3XXA 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.