ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y37.53
Military operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y37.53
- Military operations involving direct heat from nuclear weapon
- Military operation involving fireball effects from nuclear weapon
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Y37.53 (Military operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon)
ICD-10-CM code Y37.53 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 Y37.53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y37.53 - Military operations involving thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon. 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 thermal radiation effect of nuclear weapon.