ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for Y38.7
Terrorism involving chemical weapons
Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y38.7
Inclusion Terms
- Terrorism involving gases, fumes, chemicals
- Terrorism involving hydrogen cyanide
- Terrorism involving phosgene
- Terrorism involving sarin
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code Y38.7 (Terrorism involving chemical weapons)
ICD-10-CM code Y38.7 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 Y38.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about Y38.7 - Terrorism involving chemical weapons. 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 chemical weapons.