V97.31XA — Hit by object falling from aircraft, initial encounter
Is V97.31XA billable?
Yes — V97.31XA is billable for FY2027. V97.31XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V97.31XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V97.31XA at a glance
| Code | V97.31XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Hit by object falling from aircraft, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in V97.31XA?
In V97.31XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for V97.31XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V97.31XA listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V97.31, the nearest indexed parent of V97.31XA. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › aircraft NEC › person › struck by object falling from aircraft (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V97.31XA.
- Hit by crashing aircraft
- Injured by aircraft hitting house
- Injured by aircraft hitting car
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V95-V97
The conditions below can never be reported together with V97.31XA on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
How long has V97.31XA existed?
V97.31XA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.