ICD-10-CM Y38 is the diagnosis code for Terrorism. This code falls under the section "Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where Y38 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y38 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y38 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Terrorism". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Y38 is located in Section Y35-Y38 — "Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y38 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y38.0, Y38.1, Y38.2, Y38.3, Y38.4 and more.
Use Y38 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Terrorism" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Terrorism is Y38.
No, Y38 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y38 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y38 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.