2025 ICD-10-CM code V97.81
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Air and space transport accidents Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity and mortality Feed
Air transport accident involving military aircraft.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of injuries or conditions requiring medical attention resulting from the accident.Documentation must support the diagnosis and treatment provided.
Documentation of the accident, assessment and treatment of injuries sustained in the accident, and follow-up care.
In simple words: This code is for accidents involving military airplanes. It's used along with a code that describes the injuries or problems caused by the accident.
This code classifies air transport accidents specifically involving military aircraft.It is used as a secondary code to indicate the cause of injury or other adverse effects resulting from the accident. The primary code should be from Chapter 19 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes) to describe the nature of the injury or condition.
Example 1: A pilot suffers a fractured femur and rib contusions during a military helicopter crash., Passengers on a military transport plane experience various injuries (e.g., lacerations, concussions) following a forced landing., Ground crew members sustain injuries from debris during a military aircraft accident.
Detailed description of the accident, including location, time, weather conditions, aircraft type, and involved personnel. Thorough documentation of all injuries and treatment rendered to each injured party, including diagnostic imaging and surgical procedures.
** This code is specific to military aircraft and should not be used for civilian aircraft accidents.Refer to the complete ICD-10-CM manual for detailed coding guidelines.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Orthopedics, Trauma Surgery, Aviation Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Military Treatment Facility