Y38.9
Non-billableTerrorism, secondary effects
Terrorism, secondary effects
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 (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y38.9?
ICD-10-CM code Y38.9 represents "Terrorism, secondary effects". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y38.9 a billable code?
No, Y38.9 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 Y38.9.
What chapter is Y38.9 in?
Y38.9 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y38.9?
Y38.9 has 1 child code, including: Y38.9X (Terrorism, secondary effects).
Are additional codes required with Y38.9?
Yes, when using Y38.9 you should also code: code for place of occurrence (Y92.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y38.9?
Y38.9 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1135325. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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