Y38.5X
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for place of occurrence (Y92.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for terrorism involving nuclear weapons?
The ICD-10-CM code for terrorism involving nuclear weapons is Y38.5X. The full clinical description is "Terrorism involving nuclear weapons". Y38.5X is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y38.5X mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y38.5X represents "Terrorism involving nuclear weapons". 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 Y38.5X a billable code?
No, Y38.5X 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 Y38.5X.
What chapter is Y38.5X in?
Y38.5X is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y38.5X?
Y38.5X has 3 child codes, including: Y38.5X1 (Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, publ sfty offcl injured), Y38.5X2 (Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, civilian injured), Y38.5X3 (Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, terrorist injured).
Are additional codes required with Y38.5X?
Yes, when using Y38.5X you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.5X?
Y38.5X is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1135321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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