2025 ICD-10-CM code V99
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Unspecified transport accidents Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality Feed
Unspecified transport accident.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the accident and the services rendered. Consult the official coding guidelines for appropriate modifier usage.
The medical necessity is determined by the injuries sustained in the accident.Treatment for the injuries must be medically necessary and consistent with accepted standards of care.
The clinical responsibility depends on the nature of the injuries sustained in the accident.This may include initial assessment, stabilization, treatment of injuries, and ongoing care. Multiple specialties might be involved depending on the severity and type of injuries.
- Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality
- External causes of morbidity > Accidents > Transport accidents > Unspecified transport accidents
In simple words: This code is for when someone is hurt in a transportation accident, but the exact details of the accident are unknown.
This code classifies unspecified transport accidents.It is used when the specific type of transport accident or vehicle involved cannot be determined.It should be used in conjunction with codes from other chapters specifying the nature of the injury or condition resulting from the accident.
Example 1: A patient is brought to the emergency room after a motor vehicle accident. The details of the accident are unclear, but the patient sustains a fractured femur.V99 would be used as a secondary code with the specific fracture code as the primary code., A pedestrian is found injured on the side of the road; there is no witness and no information about the accident.V99 would be used as the primary code, and any injuries sustained would be secondary codes., A patient presents to the clinic with multiple injuries following a transportation accident. The patient is unable to provide details of the accident, and there are no witnesses. V99 is used as the secondary code to describe the unknown transport accident, with specific codes for each injury used as primary codes.
Detailed description of the patient's injuries and their location.If possible, details surrounding the accident even if incomplete.Witness statements if available. Police report if available. Imaging reports (X-rays, CT scans) for injuries.
** This code is primarily used as a secondary code to indicate the cause of the injuries or conditions.The primary codes should always reflect the specific injuries or conditions.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to this code.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery depending on the injuries sustained.
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Inpatient Hospital,Other Place of Service