Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V89 is the diagnosis code for Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where V89 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V89 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V89 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
V89 is located in Section V80-V89 — "Other land transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V89 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V89.0, V89.1, V89.2, V89.3, V89.9.
Use V89 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified" 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 Motor- or nonmotor-vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified is V89.
No, V89 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V89 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V89 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.