Y36.9

Non-billable

Other and unspecified war operations

Other and unspecified war operations

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

Y35-Y38

Parent Code

Y36

Child Codes

3

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 ICD-10 code Y36.9?

ICD-10-CM code Y36.9 represents "Other and unspecified war operations". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Y36.9 a billable code?

No, Y36.9 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 Y36.9.

What chapter is Y36.9 in?

Y36.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with Y36.9?

Y36.9 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 Y36.9?

Y36.9 has 3 child codes, including: Y36.90 (War operations, unspecified), Y36.91 (War operations involving unsp weapon of mass destruction), Y36.92 (War operations involving friendly fire).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y36.9?

Y36.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2906965. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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