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
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