V96 – Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Air and space transport accidents
- Code
V96(claims format:V96)- Description
- Accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- Block
- V95-V97 Air and space transport accidents
Billable codes under V96
V96 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V96.0 – Balloon accident injuring occupantHeader (more codes below)
- V96.1 – Hang-glider accident injuring occupantHeader (more codes below)
- V96.2 – Glider (nonpowered) accident injuring occupantHeader (more codes below)
- V96.8 – Other nonpowered-aircraft accidents injuring occupantHeader (more codes below)
- V96.9 – Unspecified nonpowered-aircraft accident injuring occupantHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for V96
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V96
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block V95-V97
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V96?
V96 is the ICD-10-CM code for accident to nonpowered aircraft causing injury to occupant, in the block V95-V97 (Air and space transport accidents).
Is V96 a billable code?
No. V96 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.