Question 1

Is V81.89 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V81.89 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured due to other specified railway accident. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code V81.89 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V81.89 represents Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured due to other specified railway accident. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V81.89?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V81.89 is V81.8 (Occupant of railway train or railway vehicle injured in other specified railway accidents). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

Does V81.89 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V81.89 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., V81.89XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V81.892026

Excludes11Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes2Included conditions

Also Known As1Alternative terms

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is V81.89 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V81.89 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V81.89?

Does V81.89 require a 7th character extension?