V97.8 – Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Air and space transport accidents
- Code
V97.8(claims format:V978)- Description
- Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified
- 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
- Parent codes
- V97
Billable codes under V97.8
V97.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- V97.81 – Air transport accident involving military aircraftHeader (more codes below)
- V97.89 – Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classifiedHeader (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 V97.8
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
V97 – Other specified air transport accidents
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V97
Block V95-V97
Related codes in V97
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code V97.8?
V97.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified, in the block V95-V97 (Air and space transport accidents).
Is V97.8 a billable code?
No. V97.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does V97.8 belong to?
It belongs to category V97 – Other specified air transport accidents.
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.