2025 ICD-10-CM code V95
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Transport accidents Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality Feed
Accident to powered aircraft causing injury to occupant.
The medical necessity for coding V95 is established by the occurrence of an aircraft accident resulting in injury to an occupant.The documentation must support the connection between the accident and the injuries sustained.
The clinical responsibility for coding V95 lies with the healthcare provider who treats the patient's injuries resulting from the aircraft accident.Accurate documentation of the accident and the resulting injuries is crucial for proper coding.
- Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality
- V95 is within the broader category of transport accidents (V00-V99) and specifically air and space transport accidents (V95-V97).
In simple words: This code is used when someone gets hurt in an accident involving a plane (like a helicopter or airplane).It's used along with another code that describes the specific injury.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies accidents involving powered aircraft that result in injury to an occupant of the aircraft.It is used to indicate the external cause of injury, and should be used secondary to a code from another chapter specifying the nature of the injury sustained.The code does not specify the type of aircraft involved or the severity of the injury.
Example 1: A pilot sustains a fractured femur and rib contusions following a forced landing of a single-engine aircraft., A passenger on a commercial airliner experiences a concussion and minor lacerations due to severe turbulence., A passenger in a helicopter suffers from multiple traumas, including a head injury, following a crash landing.
Comprehensive documentation is required, including details of the accident (type of aircraft, weather conditions, contributing factors), the mechanism of injury, and a complete description of all injuries sustained by the patient.
** The information provided here is for educational purposes and should not be considered medical advice. Always refer to the most up-to-date official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for accurate coding practices.This code is used for billing and statistical purposes and does not replace a thorough clinical evaluation and diagnosis.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedics, Aviation Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital