V97.89XS — Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified, sequela
Is V97.89XS billable?
Yes, but V97.89XS is an unspecified code. V97.89XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, V97.89XS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting V97.89XS.
V97.89XS at a glance
| Code | V97.89XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Other air transport accidents, not elsewhere classified, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in V97.89XS?
In V97.89XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for V97.89XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is V97.89XS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under V97.89, the nearest indexed parent of V97.89XS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Accident › transport › aircraft NEC (to)
- Accident › transport › aircraft NEC › person › machinery on aircraft (to)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to V97.89XS.
- Injury from machinery on aircraft
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V95-V97
The conditions below can never be reported together with V97.89XS on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from V97.8
The conditions below can never be reported together with V97.89XS 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 V97.89XS existed?
V97.89XS 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.