V91.31
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Hit or struck by falling object due to accident to passenger ship
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • civilian water transport accident involving military watercraft (V94.81-)
- • military watercraft accident in military or war operations (Y36, Y37.-)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V91.31 represents hit or struck by falling object due to accident to passenger ship. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under V91.31. Coders should note that V91.31 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V91.31?
ICD-10-CM code V91.31 is "Hit or struck by falling object due to accident to passenger ship". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V91.31 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, V91.31 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with V91.31?
V91.31 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can V91.31 be coded with other codes?
V91.31 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in V91.3
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)