Question 1

Is Y38.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y38.3 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code Y38.3 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y38.3 represents Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y38.3?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y38.3 is Y38 (Terrorism). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from Y38.3?

Accepted Answer

Code Y38.3 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: terrorism involving fire or heat of nuclear weapon (Y38.5). These conditions cannot be coded together with Y38.3 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 5

Does Y38.3 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Y38.3 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., Y38.3XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

Y38.32026

Excludes11Not coded together

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes5Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Is Y38.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code Y38.3 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y38.3?

What conditions are excluded from Y38.3?

Does Y38.3 require a 7th character extension?