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ICD-10/V94.22XS

V94.22XS ICD-10-CM Code: Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft, sequela

V94.22XS is the authoritative medical code for Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft, sequela (ICD-10-CM V94.22XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

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 powered watercraft, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V94.22S). Inclusion terms: Canoer hit by motorboat; Surfer hit by motorboat; Windsurfer hit by motorboat. Excludes1 (not coded here): military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V94.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V94.22XS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Canoer hit by motorboat
  • Surfer hit by motorboat
  • Windsurfer hit by motorboat

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 V94.22XS require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V94.

What can't be coded together with V94.22XS?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, V94.22XS must not be reported together with: military watercraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37).

What conditions are included under V94.22XS?

Rider of nonpowered watercraft struck by powered watercraft, sequela includes: Canoer hit by motorboat; Surfer hit by motorboat; Windsurfer hit by motorboat.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V94.22XS in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • 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
  • V94.3 — Injury to rider of (inflatable) watercraft being pulled behind other watercraft
  • V94.31 — Injury to rider of (inflatable) recreational watercraft being pulled behind other watercraft
  • V94.31XA — Injury to rider of (inflatable) recreational watercraft being pulled behind other watercraft, initial encounter
  • V94.31XD — Injury to rider of (inflatable) recreational watercraft being pulled behind other watercraft, subsequent encounter
  • V94.31XS — Injury to rider of (inflatable) recreational watercraft being pulled behind other watercraft, sequela

View all codes in the V94 family