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ICD-10/V94.21XA

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

View all codes in the V94 family