V00-V99
Medium Complexity
Air and space transport accidents
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Last Updated: 2025-09-09
ICD-10 Codes (200)
192 billable0 category headers
V01V01.0Billable
V01.00Billable
V01.01Billable
V01.02Billable
V01.03Billable
V01.031Billable
V01.038Billable
V01.09Billable
V01.1Billable
V01.10Billable
V01.11Billable
V01.12Billable
V01.13Billable
V01.131Billable
V01.138Billable
V01.19Billable
V01.9Billable
V01.90Billable
V01.91Billable
V01.92Billable
V01.93Billable
V01.931Billable
V01.938Billable
V01.99Billable
V02V02.0Billable
V02.00Billable
V02.01Billable
V02.02Billable
V02.03Billable
V02.031Billable
V02.038Billable
V02.09Billable
V02.1Billable
V02.10Billable
V02.11Billable
V02.12Billable
V02.13Billable
V02.131Billable
V02.138Billable
V02.19Billable
V02.9Billable
V02.90Billable
V02.91Billable
V02.92Billable
V02.93Billable
V02.931Billable
V02.938Billable
V02.99Billable
V03V03.0Billable
V03.00Billable
V03.01Billable
V03.02Billable
V03.03Billable
V03.031Billable
V03.038Billable
V03.09Billable
V03.1Billable
V03.10Billable
V03.11Billable
V03.12Billable
V03.13Billable
V03.131Billable
V03.138Billable
V03.19Billable
V03.9Billable
V03.90Billable
V03.91Billable
V03.92Billable
V03.93Billable
V03.931Billable
V03.938Billable
V03.99Billable
V04V04.0Billable
V04.00Billable
V04.01Billable
V04.02Billable
V04.03Billable
V04.031Billable
V04.038Billable
V04.09Billable
V04.1Billable
V04.10Billable
V04.11Billable
V04.12Billable
V04.13Billable
V04.131Billable
V04.138Billable
V04.19Billable
V04.9Billable
V04.90Billable
V04.91Billable
V04.92Billable
V04.93Billable
V04.931Billable
V04.938Billable
V04.99Billable
V05Billable
V05.0Billable
V05.00Billable
V05.01Billable
V05.02Billable
V05.03Billable
V05.031Billable
V05.038Billable
V05.09Billable
V05.1Billable
V05.10Billable
V05.11Billable
V05.12Billable
V05.13Billable
V05.131Billable
V05.138Billable
V05.19Billable
V05.9Billable
V05.90Billable
V05.91Billable
V05.92Billable
V05.93Billable
V05.931Billable
V05.938Billable
V05.99Billable
V06V06.0Billable
V06.00Billable
V06.01Billable
V06.02Billable
V06.03Billable
V06.031Billable
V06.038Billable
V06.09Billable
V06.1Billable
V06.10Billable
V06.11Billable
V06.12Billable
V06.13Billable
V06.131Billable
V06.138Billable
V06.19Billable
V06.9Billable
V06.90Billable
V06.91Billable
V06.92Billable
V06.93Billable
V06.931Billable
V06.938Billable
V06.99Billable
V09V09.0Billable
V09.00Billable
V09.01Billable
V09.09Billable
V09.1Billable
V09.2Billable
V09.20Billable
V09.21Billable
V09.29Billable
V09.3Billable
V09.9Billable
V10V10.0Billable
V10.1Billable
V10.2Billable
V10.3Billable
V10.4Billable
V10.5Billable
V10.9Billable
V11V11.0Billable
V11.1Billable
V11.2Billable
V11.3Billable
V11.4Billable
V11.5Billable
V11.9Billable
V12Billable
V12.0Billable
V12.1Billable
V12.2Billable
V12.3Billable
V12.4Billable
V12.5Billable
V12.9Billable
V13Billable
V13.0Billable
V13.1Billable
V13.2Billable
V13.3Billable
V13.4Billable
V13.5Billable
V13.9Billable
V14Billable
V14.0Billable
V14.1Billable
V14.2Billable
V14.3Billable
V14.4Billable
Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
Current Year
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
No significant changes for FY 2026
This range maintains stability with current coding practices
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for V00-V99 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
- +3 more guidance items...
Range Overview
high priority
The ICD-10 code range V00-V99 pertains to air and space transport accidents. These codes are used to document incidents involving various types of aircraft and spacecraft, including airplanes, helicopters, hot air balloons, and space shuttles. The codes also cover accidents involving boarding and alighting from these vehicles. The scope of these codes is broad, encompassing accidents resulting in injury, death, or other health complications.
Key Usage Points:
- •Always use the most specific code available to describe the accident.
- •Include additional codes to describe any injuries or health complications resulting from the accident.
- •Use additional codes for external cause status if the patient was a civilian, military personnel, etc.
- •Remember to code first any associated trauma or injury.
- •Use additional code(s) for all associated injuries.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a patient is injured while boarding or alighting from an aircraft.
- ✓When a patient is injured during an aircraft crash.
- ✓When a patient is injured due to turbulence or other in-flight incidents.
- ✓When a patient is injured during a space transport accident.
- ✓When a patient suffers health complications as a result of an air or space transport accident.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the patient's injury or health complication is not related to an air or space transport accident.
- ✗When the patient was involved in an accident involving a vehicle not covered by this code range.
- ✗When the patient's injury occurred before or after the air or space transport event.
- ✗When the patient's health complication is due to a pre-existing condition, not the accident.
Code Exclusions
Always verify the cause of the patient's injury or health complication before coding.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for these codes should include detailed information about the accident, including the type of vehicle involved, the nature of the accident, and any resulting injuries or health complications. The patient's status at the time of the accident (e.g., civilian, military personnel) should also be documented.
Clinical Information:
- •Type of vehicle involved in the accident.
- •Nature of the accident.
- •Resulting injuries or health complications.
- •Patient's status at the time of the accident.
- •Any pre-existing conditions.
Supporting Evidence:
- •Medical records documenting the patient's injuries or health complications.
- •Accident reports or other official documentation of the incident.
- •Witness statements or other third-party accounts of the accident.
Good Documentation Example:
Patient, a civilian, was injured during a commercial airplane crash. Sustained a concussion and multiple fractures.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient was in an airplane crash.
Common Documentation Errors:
- âš Not specifying the type of vehicle involved in the accident.
- âš Not documenting the nature of the accident.
- âš Not including information about the patient's resulting injuries or health complications.
- âš Not documenting the patient's status at the time of the accident.
Range Statistics
3
Total Codes
192
Billable
Complexity:
Medium
Primary Use:Clinical Documentation
Chapter:20
Coding Complexity
Medium
Complexity Rating
Coding for these accidents can be complex due to the need to accurately document the type of vehicle involved, the nature of the accident, and any resulting injuries or health complications. However, with careful review of the medical records and any available accident reports, these codes can be applied accurately.
Key Factors:
- â–¸Determining the specific code for the type of vehicle involved in the accident.
- â–¸Documenting the nature of the accident.
- â–¸Coding for any resulting injuries or health complications.
- â–¸Identifying the patient's status at the time of the accident.
Specialty Focus
These codes are primarily used by emergency medicine physicians, trauma surgeons, and other healthcare providers who treat patients injured in air and space transport accidents.
Primary Specialties:
Emergency Medicine
60%
Trauma Surgery
30%
Aerospace Medicine
10%
Clinical Scenarios:
- • A patient is injured while boarding a commercial airplane.
- • A patient sustains a concussion during a helicopter crash.
- • A patient suffers from decompression sickness after a space shuttle launch.
- • A patient breaks a leg while alighting from a hot air balloon.
- • A patient suffers a heart attack during a flight due to turbulence.
Resources & References
There are many resources available to assist with coding for air and space transport accidents. These include the official ICD-10 guidelines, clinical reference materials, and educational resources.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- World Health Organization's ICD-10 guidelines
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's ICD-10 resources
Clinical References:
- American Academy of Emergency Medicine's clinical resources
- American College of Surgeons' trauma resources
- Aerospace Medical Association's clinical guidelines
Educational Materials:
- American Health Information Management Association's ICD-10 training materials
- American Academy of Professional Coders' ICD-10 resources
- Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's ICD-10 educational materials
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between V00-V99 and other accident codes?
V00-V99 codes are specifically for air and space transport accidents. Other accident codes cover different types of incidents, such as motor vehicle accidents or water transport accidents.