V94.21XA ICD-10-CM Code: Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, initial encounter
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V94.21A).
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V94.21XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Canoer hit by other nonpowered watercraft
- Surfer hit by other nonpowered watercraft
- Windsurfer hit by other nonpowered watercraft
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does V94.21XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V94.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V94.21XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- V94.12XA — Bather struck by nonpowered watercraft, initial encounter
- V94.12XD — Bather struck by nonpowered watercraft, subsequent encounter
- V94.12XS — Bather struck by nonpowered watercraft, sequela
- V94.2 — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other watercraft
- V94.21 — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft
- V94.21XD — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, subsequent encounter
- V94.21XS — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by other nonpowered watercraft, sequela
- V94.22 — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft
- V94.22XA — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft, initial encounter
- V94.22XD — Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft, subsequent encounter