Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V88 is the diagnosis code for Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown. This code falls under the section "Other land transport accidents" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V88. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where V88 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V88 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V88 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
V88 is located in Section V80-V89 — "Other land transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V88 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V88.0, V88.1, V88.2, V88.3, V88.4 and more.
Use V88 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown is V88.
No, V88 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V88 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for V88 include: collision involving:; pedal cycle (V10-V19); pedestrian (V01-V09).
Yes, V88 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.