V97.31XD — Hit by object falling from aircraft, subsequent encounter
Is V97.31XD billable?
Yes — V97.31XD is billable for FY2027. V97.31XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. V97.31XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
V97.31XD at a glance
| Code | V97.31XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Hit by object falling from aircraft, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in V97.31XD?
In V97.31XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for V97.31XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V97.31XD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V97.31, the nearest indexed parent of V97.31XD. 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 V97.31XD.
- 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 V97.31XD 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 V97.31XD existed?
V97.31XD 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.