Y38.1

Non-billable

Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft

Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft

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

Y38

Child Codes

1

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Terrorism involving aircraft burned
  • Terrorism involving aircraft exploded
  • Terrorism involving aircraft being shot down
  • Terrorism involving aircraft used as a weapon

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code for place of occurrence (Y92.-)

Child Codes (1)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y38.1?

ICD-10-CM code Y38.1 represents "Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is Y38.1 a billable code?

No, Y38.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under Y38.1.

What chapter is Y38.1 in?

Y38.1 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the subcategories under Y38.1?

Y38.1 has 1 child code, including: Y38.1X (Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft).

Are additional codes required with Y38.1?

Yes, when using Y38.1 you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.1?

Y38.1 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1135383, C1135381, C1135382, C1135380, C1135317. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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