Question 1

Is Y37 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y37 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 Y37 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y37 represents Military operations. 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 Y37 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Y37 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 Y37?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y37 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 Y37?

Accepted Answer

Code Y37 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: military aircraft involved in aircraft accident with civilian aircraft (V97.81-); military vehicles involved in transport accident with civilian vehicle (V09.01, V09.21, V19.81, V29.818, V39.81, V49.81, V59.81, V69.81, V79.81); military watercraft involved in water transport accident with civilian watercraft (V94.81-) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with Y37 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does Y37 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Y37 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., Y37XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

Y372026

Excludes14Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers