Is Y36.501 a billable code?
No. Y36.501 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
Y36.501: War operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon, civilian
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Y36.501 groups related diagnoses under war operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon, civilian. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Y36.501
- Y36.501AWar operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon, civilian, initial encounter
- Y36.501DWar operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon, civilian, subsequent encounter
- Y36.501SWar operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon, civilian, sequela
Other codes in Y36.50 War operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon
Y36.501 questions
What does Y36.501 mean?
Y36.501 is the ICD-10-CM code for War operations involving unspecified effect of nuclear weapon, civilian. 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.