2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y38.7
Terrorism involving chemical weapons
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- Y38.7
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Terrorism involving chemical weapons
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
Y38.7 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of terrorism involving chemical weapons. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.
Specific Coding Applicable to Terrorism involving chemical weapons
Non-specific codes like Y38.7 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for terrorism involving chemical weapons:
Y38.7X for Terrorism involving chemical weapons - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Y38.7X1 for Terrorism involving chemical weapons, public safety official injured - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X1A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X1D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X1S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Y38.7X2 for Terrorism involving chemical weapons, civilian injured - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X2A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X2D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X2S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Y38.7X3 for Terrorism involving chemical weapons, terrorist injured - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X3A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X3D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y38.7X3S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Clinical Information
Bioterrorism
the use of biological agents in terrorism. this includes the malevolent use of bacteria; viruses; or other biological toxins against people, animals; or plants.Chemical Terrorism
the use of chemical agents in terrorism. this includes the malevolent use of nerve agents, blood agents, blister agents, and choking agents (noxae).Terrorism
the use or threatened use of force or violence against persons or property in violation of criminal laws for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom, in support of political or social objectives.
Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion TermsThese terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Terrorism involving gases, fumes, chemicals
- Terrorism involving hydrogen cyanide
- Terrorism involving phosgene
- Terrorism involving sarin
Patient Education
Chemical Emergencies
When a hazardous chemical has been released, it may harm people's health. Chemical releases can be unintentional, as in the case of an industrial accident. They could also be planned, as in the case of a terrorist attack with a chemical weapon.
Some hazardous chemicals have been developed by military organizations for use in warfare. Examples are nerve agents such as sarin and VX. Many hazardous chemicals are used in industry - for example, chlorine, ammonia, and benzene. Some can be made from everyday items such as household cleaners.
Although there are no guarantees of safety during a chemical emergency, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety, and losses. If you do experience a disaster, it is normal to feel stressed. You may need help in finding ways to cope.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Code History
- FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.