V81
Non-Billable

Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident?

ICD-10-CM V81 is the diagnosis code for Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for V81

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V81. They are mutually exclusive:

  • streetcar (V82.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where V81 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeV81 — Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident
Sub-Codes 10 entries
V81.0Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in collision with motor vehicle in nontraffic accidentBillableV81.1Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in collision with motor vehicle in traffic accidentBillableV81.2Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in collision with or hit by rolling stockBillableV81.3Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in collision with other objectBillableV81.4Person injured while boarding or alighting from railway train or railway vehicleBillableV81.5Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured by fall in railway train or railway vehicleBillableV81.6Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured by fall from railway train or railway vehicleBillableV81.7Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in derailment without antecedent collisionBillableV81.8Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in other specified railway accidentsNon-BillableV81.81Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured due to explosion or fire on trainBillableV81.82Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured due to object falling onto trainBillableV81.83Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured due to collision with military vehicleBillableV81.89Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured due to other specified railway accidentBillableV81.9Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in unspecified railway accidentBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is V81 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, V81 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does V81 mean?

V81 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is V81 in?

V81 is located in Section V80-V89 — "Other land transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of V81?

V81 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V81.0, V81.1, V81.2, V81.3, V81.4 and more.

When should I use V81?

Use V81 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident" 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 Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident?

The ICD-10-CM code for Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident is V81.

Can V81 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, V81 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is V81 in?

V81 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from V81?

Type 1 Excludes for V81 include: streetcar (V82.-).

Is V81 valid for 2026?

Yes, V81 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
V81
Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in transport accident
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
V80-V89 — Other land transport accidents
2026 ICD-10-CM