Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM V97.818 is the diagnosis code for Other air transport accident involving military aircraft. This code falls under the section "Air and space transport accidents" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 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 V97.818 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, V97.818 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
V97.818 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other air transport accident involving military aircraft". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of V97.818 is V97.81 ("Air transport accident involving military aircraft"). V97.818 provides a more specific classification within this category.
V97.818 is located in Section V95-V97 — "Air and space transport accidents" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use V97.818 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other air transport accident involving military aircraft" 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 accident involving military aircraft is V97.818.
Yes, V97.818 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
V97.818 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, V97.818 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.