Is Y36.26 a billable code?
No. Y36.26 is a header code that groups 6 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Y36.26: War operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED]
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Y36.26 groups related diagnoses under war operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [ied]. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Y36.26
- Y36.260AWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], military personnel, initial encounter
- Y36.260DWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], military personnel, subsequent encounter
- Y36.260SWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], military personnel, sequela
- Y36.261AWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, initial encounter
- Y36.261DWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, subsequent encounter
- Y36.261SWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, sequela
Other codes in Y36.2 War operations involving other explosions and fragments
- Y36.20War operations involving unspecified explosion and fragmentsheader
- Y36.21War operations involving explosion of aerial bombheader
- Y36.22War operations involving explosion of guided missileheader
- Y36.23War operations involving explosion of improvised explosive device [IED]header
- Y36.24War operations involving explosion due to accidental detonation and discharge of own munitions or munitions launch deviceheader
- Y36.25War operations involving fragments from munitionsheader
- Y36.27War operations involving fragments from weaponsheader
- Y36.29War operations involving other explosions and fragmentsheader
Y36.26 questions
What does Y36.26 mean?
Y36.26 is the ICD-10-CM code for War operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED]. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.