2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y36.9
Other and unspecified war operations
- ICD-10-CM Code:
- Y36.9
- ICD-10 Code for:
- Other and unspecified war operations
- Is Billable?
- Not Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
Y36.9 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other and unspecified war operations. 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.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like Y36.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Specific Coding Applicable to Other and unspecified war operations
Non-specific codes like Y36.9 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 other and unspecified war operations:
Y36.90 for War operations, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.90XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.90XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.90XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Y36.91 for War operations involving unspecified weapon of mass destruction [WMD] - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.91XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.91XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.91XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Y36.92 for War operations involving friendly fire - NON-BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.92XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.92XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE
Use Y36.92XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE
Patient Education
Veterans and Military Health
Military service members and veterans have made sacrifices to our country, and they face different health issues than civilians. During their service, they are at risk for various injuries. These injuries can happen during combat, while others involve physical stress to the body. Sometimes the injuries are life-threatening or serious enough to cause disability. Others may not be as serious, but can be painful and affect daily life. Specific types of injuries include:
- Shrapnel and gunshot wounds
- Lost limbs
- Head and brain injuries
- Tinnitus and hearing loss, typically from exposure to noise
- Sprains and strains
- Limited range of motion, especially in ankles and knees
There may also be a risk of health problems from exposure to environmental hazards, such as contaminated water, chemicals, infections, and burn pits.
Being in combat and being separated from your family can be stressful. The stress can put service members and veterans at risk for mental health problems. These include anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and substance use. Suicide can also be a concern.
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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.