Y38.9

Non-billable

Terrorism, secondary effects

Y38.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Terrorism, secondary effects. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y38.9X for billing.

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

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

Notes

  • This code is for use to identify conditions occurring subsequent to a terrorist attack not those that are due to the initial terrorist attack

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y38.9?
Y38.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Terrorism, secondary effects". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y38.9 a billable code?
No — Y38.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y38.9X) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y38.9?
Y38.9 has 1 more specific child code, including Y38.9X.

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

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