Y38.6
Non-billableTerrorism involving biological weapons
Terrorism involving biological 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 anthrax
- Terrorism involving cholera
- Terrorism involving smallpox
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 Y38.6?
ICD-10-CM code Y38.6 represents "Terrorism involving biological weapons". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y38.6 a billable code?
No, Y38.6 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 Y38.6.
What chapter is Y38.6 in?
Y38.6 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y38.6?
Y38.6 has 1 child code, including: Y38.6X (Terrorism involving biological weapons).
Are additional codes required with Y38.6?
Yes, when using Y38.6 you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.6?
Y38.6 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1135425, C1135322, C1135426, C1135427. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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