Y38.7
Non-billableTerrorism involving chemical weapons
Terrorism involving chemical 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 gases, fumes, chemicals
- Terrorism involving hydrogen cyanide
- Terrorism involving phosgene
- Terrorism involving sarin
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 the ICD-10 code for terrorism involving chemical weapons?
The ICD-10-CM code for terrorism involving chemical weapons is Y38.7. The full clinical description is "Terrorism involving chemical weapons". Y38.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y38.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y38.7 represents "Terrorism involving chemical 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 Y38.7 a billable code?
No, Y38.7 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 Y38.7.
What chapter is Y38.7 in?
Y38.7 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y38.7?
Y38.7 has 1 child code, including: Y38.7X (Terrorism involving chemical weapons).
Are additional codes required with Y38.7?
Yes, when using Y38.7 you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.7?
Y38.7 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C1135323, C1135428, C1135429, C1135430, C1135431. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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