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Y38.4

Non-billable

Terrorism involving firearms

Terrorism involving firearms

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 carbine bullet
  • Terrorism involving machine gun bullet
  • Terrorism involving pellets (shotgun)
  • Terrorism involving pistol bullet
  • Terrorism involving rifle bullet
  • Terrorism involving rubber (rifle) bullet

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code for place of occurrence (Y92.-)

Child Codes (1)

Y38.4X

Terrorism involving firearms

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for terrorism involving firearms?

The ICD-10-CM code for terrorism involving firearms is Y38.4. The full clinical description is "Terrorism involving firearms". Y38.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code Y38.4 mean?

ICD-10-CM code Y38.4 represents "Terrorism involving firearms". 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 Y38.4 a billable code?

No, Y38.4 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 Y38.4.

What chapter is Y38.4 in?

Y38.4 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What are the subcategories under Y38.4?

Y38.4 has 1 child code, including: Y38.4X (Terrorism involving firearms).

Are additional codes required with Y38.4?

Yes, when using Y38.4 you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.4?

Y38.4 is linked to 7 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1135414, C1135320, C1135415, C1135419, C1135416, and 2 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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