Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V94.1 is the diagnosis code for Bather struck by watercraft. This code falls under the section "Water 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.
Understanding where V94.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V94.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V94.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Bather struck by watercraft". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V94.1 is V94 ("Other and unspecified water transport accidents"). V94.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V94.1 is located in Section V90-V94 — "Water transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V94.1 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V94.11, V94.12.
Use V94.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Bather struck by watercraft" 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 Bather struck by watercraft is V94.1.
No, V94.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V94.1 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V94.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.