Question 1

Is V97.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, V97.8 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code V97.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code V97.8 represents Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V97.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for V97.8 is V97 (Other specified air transport accidents). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from V97.8?

Accepted Answer

Code V97.8 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: aircraft accident NOS (V95.9); exposure to changes in air pressure during ascent or descent (W94.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with V97.8 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Does V97.8 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, V97.8 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., V97.8XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

V97.82026

Excludes13Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is V97.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code V97.8 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code V97.8?

What conditions are excluded from V97.8?

Does V97.8 require a 7th character extension?