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2025 ICD-10-CM code V94

Other and unspecified water transport accidents. This code is used when a water transport accident occurs, but the specifics are unknown or not classifiable under more specific codes.

Refer to the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for accurate coding practices.If more specific information becomes available after the initial coding, the code should be revised to reflect the updated information.

Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the accident and the specific injuries sustained.Consult the appropriate payer guidelines and coding manuals for applicable modifiers.

Medical necessity is established by the presence of injuries resulting from a water transport accident. The level of medical necessity is determined by the severity and type of injury sustained.

Documentation of the accident and the resulting injuries are the primary clinical responsibilities.If the patient presents with injuries or complications from the accident, treatment and management are also required. Depending on the extent of the injuries and the patient's condition, a multidisciplinary approach may be necessary.

IMPORTANT:Consider codes V90-V93 for more specific water transport accidents if details are available.If the accident resulted in drowning or submersion, code V92 may be appropriate.If the accident occurred on board a watercraft but did not involve drowning or submersion, code V93 may be more accurate.If the injury is the result of another external cause, this should be coded as well.

In simple words: This code is used when someone has an accident on a boat or ship, but the exact cause of the accident is not known or cannot be described using a more specific medical code.For example, if someone is hurt on a boat but the way they were hurt is unknown.

This ICD-10-CM code, V94, signifies other and unspecified water transport accidents.It encompasses any accident involving a watercraft where the precise nature of the accident cannot be specified using more detailed codes within the V90-V94 range.This includes incidents where the details are unknown or insufficiently documented to allow for a more precise classification.The code should be used when no other code in the V90-V94 range more accurately reflects the situation.It is crucial to document all available information to support the use of this code.

Example 1: A passenger on a ferry is injured in an unspecified accident. The details surrounding the incident are unclear, and the injury is not related to drowning or submersion., A person is struck by a boat propeller while swimming near a pier but the exact circumstances of how the collision occurred are unknown., A kayaker is found injured near a shoreline. The exact cause of the injury remains undetermined, making V94 the most appropriate code.Further investigation might be needed.

Complete and accurate documentation is essential. This should include details of the accident, the patient’s injuries, and witness accounts.Any contributing factors and the date, time, and location of the accident should also be recorded.Imaging studies, laboratory results, and treatment details must be documented.

** This code should be used cautiously and only when a more specific code from the V90-V94 range is not applicable.Always ensure that the documentation supports the use of this code and reflects the uncertainty surrounding the specific details of the accident.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and other relevant specialties depending on the nature and severity of the injuries
  • Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Urgent Care Facility, Other Place of Service
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