ICD-10-CM Y36.4: War operations involving firearm discharge and other forms of conventional warfare

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y36.4

War operations involving firearm discharge and other forms of conventional warfare

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y36.4

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • war operations involving munitions fragments (Y36.25-)
  • war operations involving incendiary bullets (Y36.32-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • war operations involving combat using blunt or piercing object (Y36.45-)
  • war operations involving intentional restriction of air and airway (Y36.46-)
  • war operations involving unintentional restriction of air and airway (Y36.47-)
Inclusion Terms

War operations involving bullets NOS

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Y36.4 (War operations involving firearm discharge and other forms of conventional warfare)

ICD-10-CM code Y36.4 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM Y36.4 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y36.4 - War operations involving firearm discharge and other forms of conventional warfare. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like War operations involving firearm discharge and other forms of conventional warfare.