V94.1
Header — not billableBather struck by watercraft
The ICD-10 code for bather struck by watercraft is V94.1.
V94.1 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Swimmer hit by watercraft
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under V94.1
Related codes in this category
- V94.0Hitting object or bottom of body of water due to fall from watercraft
- V94.2Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other watercraftnon-billable header
- V94.3Injury to rider of (inflatable) watercraft being pulled behind other watercraftnon-billable header
- V94.4Injury to barefoot water-skier
- V94.8Other water transport accidentnon-billable header
- V94.9Unspecified water transport accident
- V94.1Bather struck by watercraftnon-billable header