Y36
Non-billableOperations of war
Operations of war
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries to military personnel and civilians caused by war, civil insurrection, and peacekeeping missions
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (10)
Y36.0War operations involving explosion of marine weapons
Y36.1War operations involving destruction of aircraft
Y36.2War operations involving other explosions and fragments
Y36.3War operations involving fire/hot subst
Y36.4War op involving firearm discharge and oth conventl warfare
Y36.5War operations involving nuclear weapons
Y36.6War operations involving biological weapons
Y36.7War op involving chemical weapons and oth unconvtl warfare
Y36.8War operations occurring after cessation of hostilities
Y36.9Other and unspecified war operations
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for operations of war?
The ICD-10-CM code for operations of war is Y36. The full clinical description is "Operations of war". Y36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y36 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y36 represents “Operations of war”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y36 a billable code?
No, Y36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under Y36.
What chapter is Y36 in?
Y36 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with Y36?
Y36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: injury to military personnel occurring during peacetime military operations (Y37.-); military vehicles involved in transport accidents with non-military vehicle during peacetime (V09.01, V09.21, V19.81, V29.818, V39.81, V49.81, V59.81, V69.81, V79.81).
What are the subcategories under Y36?
Y36 has 10 child codes, including: Y36.0 (War operations involving explosion of marine weapons), Y36.1 (War operations involving destruction of aircraft), Y36.2 (War operations involving other explosions and fragments), Y36.3 (War operations involving fire/hot subst), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y36?
Y36 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1623021, C4290501. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does Y36 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like operations of war affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of Y36?
Y36 maps to the ICD-11 code: PK6Z (Unspecified armed conflict).
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