Is Y38.81 a billable code?
No. Y38.81 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
Y38.81: Terrorism involving suicide bomber
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
Y38.81 groups related diagnoses under terrorism involving suicide bomber. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under Y38.81
- Y38.811ATerrorism involving suicide bomber, public safety official injured, initial encounter
- Y38.811DTerrorism involving suicide bomber, public safety official injured, subsequent encounter
- Y38.811STerrorism involving suicide bomber, public safety official injured, sequela
- Y38.812ATerrorism involving suicide bomber, civilian injured, initial encounter
- Y38.812DTerrorism involving suicide bomber, civilian injured, subsequent encounter
- Y38.812STerrorism involving suicide bomber, civilian injured, sequela
Other codes in Y38.8 Terrorism involving other and unspecified means
Y38.81 questions
What does Y38.81 mean?
Y38.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Terrorism involving suicide bomber. 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.