Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V93.42 is the diagnosis code for Struck by falling object on fishing boat. This code falls under the section "Water transport accidents" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 V93.42 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, V93.42 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
V93.42 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Struck by falling object on fishing boat". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V93.42 is V93.4 ("Struck by falling object on board watercraft"). V93.42 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V93.42 is located in Section V90-V94 — "Water transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use V93.42 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Struck by falling object on fishing boat" 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 Struck by falling object on fishing boat is V93.42.
Yes, V93.42 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
V93.42 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V93.42 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.