V94
Non-Billable

Other and unspecified water transport accidents

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other and unspecified water transport accidents?

ICD-10-CM V94 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified water transport accidents. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for V94

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V94. They are mutually exclusive:

  • military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V94 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV94 — Other and unspecified water transport accidents
Sub-Codes 7 entries
V94.0Hitting object or bottom of body of water due to fall from watercraftBillableV94.1Bather struck by watercraftNon-BillableV94.11Bather struck by powered watercraftBillableV94.12Bather struck by nonpowered watercraftBillableV94.2Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other watercraftNon-BillableV94.21Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraftBillableV94.22Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraftBillableV94.3Injury to rider of (inflatable) watercraft being pulled behind other watercraftNon-BillableV94.31Injury to rider of (inflatable) recreational watercraft being pulled behind other watercraftBillableV94.32Injury to rider of non-recreational watercraft being pulled behind other watercraftBillableV94.4Injury to barefoot water-skierBillableV94.8Other water transport accidentNon-BillableV94.81Water transport accident involving military watercraftNon-BillableV94.810Civilian watercraft involved in water transport accident with military watercraftBillableV94.811Civilian in water injured by military watercraftBillableV94.818Other water transport accident involving military watercraftBillableV94.89Other water transport accidentBillableV94.9Unspecified water transport accidentBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is V94 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, V94 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does V94 mean?

V94 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified water transport accidents". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is V94 in?

V94 is located in Section V90-V94 — "Water transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of V94?

V94 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V94.0, V94.1, V94.2, V94.3, V94.4 and more.

When should I use V94?

Use V94 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified water transport accidents" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other and unspecified water transport accidents?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified water transport accidents is V94.

Can V94 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, V94 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is V94 in?

V94 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from V94?

Type 1 Excludes for V94 include: military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37).

Is V94 valid for 2026?

Yes, V94 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousV93.89Other injury due to other accident on board unspecified watercraftNext →V94.0Hitting object or bottom of body of water due to fall from watercraft
Code Details
V94
Other and unspecified water transport accidents
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
V90-V94 — Water transport accidents
2026 ICD-10-CM