ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y36.44
War operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y36.44
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-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Y36.44 (War operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat)
ICD-10-CM code Y36.44 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 Y36.44 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y36.44 - War operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat. 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 unarmed hand to hand combat.