ICD-10 V00.218
Non-Billable HeaderOther ice-skates accident
About ICD-10-CM V00.218
ICD-10-CM code V00.218 represents Other ice-skates accident. This is a non-billable header code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (block V00). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM V00.218 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with V00.218. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- ice-skater collision with other land transport vehicle (V01-V09 with 5th character 9)
Medicare LCD Coverage for V00.218
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list V00.218 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing V00.218.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but V00.218 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with V00.218
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To V00.218
Other codes in section V00-V09 (Pedestrian injured in transport accident).
ICD-10 V00.218, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code V00.218 billable? +
No, V00.218 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block V00 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for V00.218? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with V00.218): ice-skater collision with other land transport vehicle (V01-V09 with 5th character 9)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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