Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V96 is the diagnosis code for Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant. This code falls under the section "Air and space transport accidents" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where V96 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V96 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V96 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
V96 is located in Section V95-V97 — "Air and space transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V96 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V96.0, V96.1, V96.2, V96.8, V96.9.
Use V96 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant is V96.
No, V96 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V96 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V96 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.