Y38.5
Non-billableTerrorism involving nuclear weapons
Terrorism involving nuclear weapons
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Terrorism involving blast effects of nuclear weapon
- Terrorism involving exposure to ionizing radiation from nuclear weapon
- Terrorism involving fireball effect of nuclear weapon
- Terrorism involving heat from nuclear 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 Y38.5?
ICD-10-CM code Y38.5 represents "Terrorism involving nuclear weapons". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y38.5 a billable code?
No, Y38.5 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 Y38.5.
What chapter is Y38.5 in?
Y38.5 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y38.5?
Y38.5 has 1 child code, including: Y38.5X (Terrorism involving nuclear weapons).
Are additional codes required with Y38.5?
Yes, when using Y38.5 you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.5?
Y38.5 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1135420, C1135421, C1135422, C1135423, C1135321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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