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ICD-10/V96.05XA

V96.05XA ICD-10-CM Code: Balloon explosion injuring occupant, initial encounter

V96.05XA is the authoritative medical code for Balloon explosion injuring occupant, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for balloon explosion injuring occupant, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM V96.05XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Balloon explosion injuring occupant, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (V96.05A).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for V96.05XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • military aircraft accidents in military or war operations (Y36, Y37)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does V96.05XA require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V96.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to V96.05XA in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • V96.04 — Balloon fire injuring occupant
  • V96.04XA — Balloon fire injuring occupant, initial encounter
  • V96.04XD — Balloon fire injuring occupant, subsequent encounter
  • V96.04XS — Balloon fire injuring occupant, sequela
  • V96.05 — Balloon explosion injuring occupant
  • V96.05XD — Balloon explosion injuring occupant, subsequent encounter
  • V96.05XS — Balloon explosion injuring occupant, sequela
  • V96.09 — Other balloon accident injuring occupant
  • V96.09XA — Other balloon accident injuring occupant, initial encounter
  • V96.09XD — Other balloon accident injuring occupant, subsequent encounter

View all codes in the V96 family