U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

V88 ICD-10-CM Code: Nontraffic 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.

Code definition

Official description

V88

Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where V88 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category V88

    Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

  4. 4

    Code V88

    Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown

More specific choices

Codes under V88

V88 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

V88.0

Person injured in collision between car and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, nontraffic

V88.1

Person injured in collision between other motor vehicle and two- or three-wheeled motor vehicle, nontraffic

V88.2

Person injured in collision between car and pick-up truck or van, nontraffic

V88.3

Person injured in collision between car and bus, nontraffic

V88.4

Person injured in collision between car and heavy transport vehicle, nontraffic

V88.5

Person injured in collision between heavy transport vehicle and bus, nontraffic

V88.6

Person injured in collision between railway train or railway vehicle and car, nontraffic

V88.7

Person injured in collision between other specified motor vehicle, nontraffic

V88.8

Person injured in other specified noncollision transport accidents involving motor vehicle, nontraffic

V88.9

Person injured in other specified (collision)(noncollision) transport accidents involving nonmotor vehicle, nontraffic

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for V88.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for V88.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for V88.

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 V88.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code V88 mean?

V88 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown.”

Is V88 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. V88 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 V88 located in ICD-10-CM?

V88 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category V88, Nontraffic accident of specified type but victim's mode of transport unknown.

What coding notes are listed for V88?

No inclusion terms are listed for V88 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.

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