V97
Non-billableOther specified air transport accidents
Other specified air transport accidents
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified air transport accidents?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified air transport accidents is V97. The full clinical description is "Other specified air transport accidents". V97 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code V97 mean?
ICD-10-CM code V97 represents “Other specified air transport accidents”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V97 a billable code?
No, V97 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under V97.
What chapter is V97 in?
V97 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V97?
V97 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: military aircraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37).
What are the subcategories under V97?
V97 has 5 child codes, including: V97.0 (Occupant of aircraft injured in oth air transport accidents), V97.1 (Person injured while boarding or alighting from aircraft), V97.2 (Parachutist accident), V97.3 (Person on ground injured in air transport accident), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for V97?
V97 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0261353. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does V97 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified air transport accidents affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of V97?
V97 maps to the ICD-11 code: PA50.Z (Unintentional air or space transport injury event, unspecified).
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