2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T75.83
Effects of war theater
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- T75.83
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Effects of war theater
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
T75.83 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of effects of war theater. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 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 Effects of war theater
Non-specific codes like T75.83 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 effects of war theater:
T75.830 for Gulf war illness - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T75.830A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T75.830D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T75.830S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
T75.838 for Effects of other war theater - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use T75.838A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T75.838D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use T75.838S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Coding Guidelines
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Other and unspecified effects of other external causes (T75). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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.
Use Additional Code
Use Additional CodeThe “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
- code to identify associated manifestations
Code History
- FY 2026 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2025 through 9/30/2026