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Y38.5

Non-billable

Terrorism involving nuclear weapons

Y38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Terrorism involving nuclear weapons. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y38.5X for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y38
Subcodes
1
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • •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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y38.5?
Y38.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Terrorism involving nuclear weapons". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y38.5 a billable code?
No — Y38.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y38.5X) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y38.5?
Y38.5 has 1 more specific child code, including Y38.5X.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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