V97.21XD
V97.21XD — Parachutist entangled in object, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
V97.21XD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for parachutist entangled in object, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "D" — subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category V97
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- Parachutist landing in tree
Risk adjustment
V97.21XD does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share V97.21. If V97.21XD is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about V97.21XD
- Is V97.21XD a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. V97.21XD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does V97.21XD sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Air and space transport accidents (V95-V97).