V98.8

Other specified transport accidents

Requires 7th character

V98.8 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from V98)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • vehicle accident, type of vehicle unspecified (V89.-) (from V98)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at V98). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Accident, transport, specified NEC

Parent code

  • V98Other specified transport accidentsNeeds 7th char

More specific codes V98.8

  • V98.8XXAOther specified transport accidents, initial encounterBillable
  • V98.8XXDOther specified transport accidents, subsequent encounterBillable
  • V98.8XXSOther specified transport accidents, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • V98.0Accident to, on or involving cable-car, not on railsNeeds 7th char
  • V98.1Accident to, on or involving land-yachtNeeds 7th char
  • V98.2Accident to, on or involving ice yachtNeeds 7th char
  • V98.3Accident to, on or involving ski liftNeeds 7th char

Browse