Y36.420
Non-billableWar operations involving firearms pellets, milt
War operations involving firearms pellets, military personnel
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)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for war operations involving firearms pellets, milt?
The ICD-10-CM code for war operations involving firearms pellets, milt is Y36.420. The full clinical description is "War operations involving firearms pellets, military personnel". Y36.420 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y36.420 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y36.420 represents "War operations involving firearms pellets, military personnel". 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 Y36.420 a billable code?
No, Y36.420 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under Y36.420.
What chapter is Y36.420 in?
Y36.420 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with Y36.420?
Y36.420 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 Y36.420?
Y36.420 has 3 child codes, including: Y36.420A (War operations involving firearms pellets, milt, init), Y36.420D (War operations involving firearms pellets, milt, subs), Y36.420S (War operations involving firearms pellets, milt, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y36.420?
Y36.420 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2906785. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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