Question 1

Is Y38.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, Y38.2 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 Y38.2 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code Y38.2 represents Terrorism involving other explosions and fragments. 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 Y38.2 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code Y38.2 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 Y38.2?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for Y38.2 is Y38 (Terrorism). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from Y38.2?

Accepted Answer

Code Y38.2 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: terrorism involving explosion of nuclear weapon (Y38.5); terrorism involving suicide bomber (Y38.81). These conditions cannot be coded together with Y38.2 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does Y38.2 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Y38.2 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., Y38.2XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

Y38.22027

Excludes12Not coded together

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes18Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one