V87 ICD-10-CM Code: Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
V87Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where V87 sits
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Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
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Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
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Category V87
Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
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Code V87
Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown
Codes under V87
V87 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
V87.0Person injured in collision between car and two- or three-wheeled powered vehicle (traffic)V87.1Person injured in collision between other motor vehicle and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle (traffic)V87.2Person injured in collision between car and pick-up truck or van (traffic)V87.3Person injured in collision between car and bus (traffic)V87.4Person injured in collision between car and heavy transport vehicle (traffic)V87.5Person injured in collision between heavy transport vehicle and bus (traffic)V87.6Person injured in collision between railway train or railway vehicle and car (traffic)V87.7Person injured in collision between other specified motor vehicles (traffic)V87.8Person injured in other specified noncollision transport accidents involving motor vehicle (traffic)V87.9Person injured in other specified (collision)(noncollision) transport accidents involving nonmotor vehicle (traffic)Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for V87.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for V87.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for V87.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- collision involving:
- pedal cycle (V10-V19)
- pedestrian (V01-V09)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for V87.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code V87 mean?
V87 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown.”
Is V87 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. V87 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is V87 located in ICD-10-CM?
V87 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category V87, Traffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown.
What coding notes are listed for V87?
No inclusion terms are listed for V87 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: collision involving:; pedal cycle (V10-V19); pedestrian (V01-V09). No Excludes2 note is listed.