V97.8
Non-billableOther air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified
Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V97.8?
ICD-10-CM code V97.8 represents "Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is V97.8 a billable code?
No, V97.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under V97.8.
What chapter is V97.8 in?
V97.8 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with V97.8?
V97.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: military aircraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37); aircraft accident NOS (V95.9); exposure to changes in air pressure during ascent or descent (W94.-).
What are the subcategories under V97.8?
V97.8 has 2 child codes, including: V97.81 (Air transport accident involving military aircraft), V97.89 (Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for V97.8?
V97.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0868896. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.