Y38
Terrorism
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y38
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
- These codes are for use to identify injuries resulting from the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a Government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objective
Use Additional Code
- code for place of occurrence (Y92.-)
Specific Codes (10)
Y38.0Category
Terrorism involving explosion of marine weapons
Y38.1Category
Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
Y38.2Category
Terrorism involving other explosions and fragments
Y38.3Category
Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances
Y38.4Category
Terrorism involving firearms
Y38.5Category
Terrorism involving nuclear weapons
Y38.6Category
Terrorism involving biological weapons
Y38.7Category
Terrorism involving chemical weapons
Y38.8Category
Terrorism involving other and unspecified means
Y38.9Category
Terrorism, secondary effects
