ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for V97.8
Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for V97.8
- aircraft accident NOS (V95.9)
- exposure to changes in air pressure during ascent or descent (W94.-)
Passenger in civilian aircraft injured due to accident with military aircraft
Injury from machinery on aircraft
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code V97.8 (Other air transport accidents)
ICD-10-CM code V97.8 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM V97.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about V97.8 - Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other air transport accidents related to not elsewhere classified.