Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y36.890 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified war operations occurring after cessation of hostilities, military personnel. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y36.890 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, Y36.890 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Y36.890 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified war operations occurring after cessation of hostilities, military personnel". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of Y36.890 is Y36.89 ("Unspecified war operations occurring after cessation of hostilities"). Y36.890 provides a more specific classification within this category.
Y36.890 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.
Y36.890 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use Y36.890 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified war operations occurring after cessation of hostilities, military personnel" 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 Unspecified war operations occurring after cessation of hostilities, military personnel is Y36.890.
Yes, Y36.890 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
Y36.890 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y36.890 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.