ICD-10-CM Y38.3: Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y38.3

Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y38.3

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

terrorism involving fire or heat of nuclear weapon (Y38.5)

Inclusion Terms
  • Terrorism involving conflagration NOS
  • Terrorism involving fire NOS
  • Terrorism involving petrol bomb

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code Y38.3 (Terrorism involving fires)

ICD-10-CM code Y38.3 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 Y38.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y38.3 - Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances. 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 Terrorism involving fires related to conflagration and hot substances.