Question 1

Is Y36 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y36 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 Y36 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y36 represents Operations of war. 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

When was ICD-10 code Y36 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Y36 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code Y36?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y36 is section:Y35-Y38 (Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism (Y35-Y38)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Y36?

Accepted Answer

Code Y36 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: injury to military personnel occurring during peacetime military operations (Y37.-); military vehicles involved in transport accidents with non-military vehicle during peacetime (V09.01, V09.21, V19.81, V29.818, V39.81, V49.81, V59.81, V69.81, V79.81). These conditions cannot be coded together with Y36 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does Y36 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Y36 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., Y36XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

Y362026

Excludes12Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers