V97.8

Non-billable

Other 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

V95-V97

Parent Code

V97

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • 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.-)

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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