Y38 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for terrorism, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y38.0X1A, Y38.0X1D, Y38.0X1S, and Y38.0X2A.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for TerrorismOverview
Non-specific codes like Y38 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Y38.0 for Terrorism involving explosion of marine weapons
Y38.0X for Terrorism involving explosion of marine weapons
Y38.1 for Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
Y38.1X for Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
Y38.2 for Terrorism involving other explosions and fragments
Y38.2X for Terrorism involving other explosions and fragments
Y38.3 for Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances
Y38.3X for Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances
Y38.4 for Terrorism involving firearms
Y38.4X for Terrorism involving firearms
Y38.5 for Terrorism involving nuclear weapons
Y38.5X for Terrorism involving nuclear weapons
Y38.6 for Terrorism involving biological weapons
Y38.6X for Terrorism involving biological weapons
Y38.7 for Terrorism involving chemical weapons
Y38.7X for Terrorism involving chemical weapons
Y38.8 for Terrorism involving other and unspecified means
Y38.80 for Terrorism involving unspecified means
Y38.81 for Terrorism involving suicide bomber
Y38.89 for Terrorism involving other means
Y38.9 for Terrorism, secondary effects
Y38.9X for Terrorism, secondary effects
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- These codes are for use to identify injuries resulting from the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objective
Use Additional Code
- code for place of occurrence Y92
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y38
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
These 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.
The “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.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Clinical InformationClinical
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.
