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Y38.6

Non-billable

Terrorism involving biological weapons

Y38.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Terrorism involving biological weapons. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y38.6X for billing.

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

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Includes

  • •Terrorism involving anthrax
  • •Terrorism involving cholera
  • •Terrorism involving smallpox

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y38.6?
Y38.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Terrorism involving biological weapons". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y38.6 a billable code?
No — Y38.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y38.6X) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y38.6?
Y38.6 has 1 more specific child code, including Y38.6X.

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

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