V98.8XXD — Other specified transport accidents, subsequent encounter
Is V98.8XXD billable?
Yes, but V98.8XXD is an unspecified code. V98.8XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V98.8XXD 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 V98.8XXD.
V98.8XXD at a glance
| Code | V98.8XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Other specified transport accidents, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in V98.8XXD?
In V98.8XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for V98.8XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V98.8XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V98.8, the nearest indexed parent of V98.8XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › specified NEC (to)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V98-V99
The conditions below can never be reported together with V98.8XXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified (V89.-)
How long has V98.8XXD existed?
V98.8XXD 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.