Y37.53

Non-billable

Milt op involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon

Military operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon

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

Y37.5

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Military operations involving direct heat from nuclear weapon
  • Military operation involving fireball effects from nuclear weapon

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries to military personnel and civilians occurring during peacetime on military property and during routine military exercises and operations

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for milt op involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon?

The ICD-10-CM code for milt op involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon is Y37.53. The full clinical description is "Military operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon". Y37.53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Y37.53 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Y37.53 represents "Military operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon". 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 Y37.53 a billable code?

No, Y37.53 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under Y37.53.

What chapter is Y37.53 in?

Y37.53 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with Y37.53?

Y37.53 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: military aircraft involved in aircraft accident with civilian aircraft (V97.81-); military vehicles involved in transport accident with civilian vehicle (V09.01, V09.21, V19.81, V29.818, V39.81, V49.81, V59.81, V69.81, V79.81); military watercraft involved in water transport accident with civilian watercraft (V94.81-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under Y37.53?

Y37.53 has 2 child codes, including: Y37.530 (Milt op w thermal radn effect of nuclear weapon, milt), Y37.531 (Milt op w thermal radn effect of nuclear weapon, civilian).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y37.53?

Y37.53 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2907357, C2907358, C2907359. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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