Question 1

Is V86 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V86 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code V86 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V86 represents Occupant of special all-terrain or other off-road motor vehicle, injured in transport 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

When was ICD-10 code V86 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code V86 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V86?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V86 is section:V80-V89 (Other land transport accidents (V80-V89)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from V86?

Accepted Answer

Code V86 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: special all-terrain vehicle in stationary use or maintenance (W31.-); sport-utility vehicle (V50-V59); three-wheeled motor vehicle designed for on-road use (V30-V39). These conditions cannot be coded together with V86 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does V86 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V86 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., V86XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V862026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers