ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y37.44
Military operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y37.44
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- military operations involving combat using blunt or piercing object (Y37.45-)
- military operations involving intentional restriction of air and airway (Y37.46-)
- military operations involving unintentional restriction of air and airway (Y37.47-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Y37.44 (Military operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat)
ICD-10-CM code Y37.44 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 Y37.44 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y37.44 - Military 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 Military operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat.