V97.0
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Occupant of aircraft injured in other specified air transport accidents
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
Also Known As
❌ Excludes1
directThese codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.
- • accident while boarding or alighting aircraft (V97.1)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code V97.0 represents occupant of aircraft injured in other specified air transport accidents. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under V97.0. Coders should note that V97.0 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code V97.0?
ICD-10-CM code V97.0 is "Occupant of aircraft injured in other specified air transport accidents". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Is V97.0 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, V97.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with V97.0?
V97.0 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in V97
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)