Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V97.8 is the diagnosis code for Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as V97.8. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where V97.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, V97.8 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
V97.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V97.8 is V97 ("Other specified air transport accidents"). V97.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V97.8 is located in Section V95-V97 — "Air and space transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
V97.8 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: V97.81, V97.89.
Use V97.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified" 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 Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified is V97.8.
No, V97.8 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
V97.8 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for V97.8 include: aircraft accident NOS (V95.9); exposure to changes in air pressure during ascent or descent (W94.-).
Yes, V97.8 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.