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Y36.59

Non-billable

War operation involving other effects of nuclear weapons

Y36.59 is the ICD-10-CM code for War operation involving other effects of nuclear weapons. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y36.590 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y36.5
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Radiation is a type of energy. People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day from sources such as sunlight. A radiation emergency would involve larger amounts of radiation and could be caused by: Dirty bombs - a mix of explosives with radioactive powder Fallout from a nuclear bomb Accidental release from a nuclear reactor or a nuclear weapons plant A lot of radiation over a short period can cause burns…

Read more about Radiation Emergencies at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y36.59?
Y36.59 is the ICD-10-CM code for "War operation involving other effects of nuclear weapons". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y36.59 a billable code?
No — Y36.59 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y36.590) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y36.59?
Y36.59 has 2 more specific child codes, including Y36.590, Y36.591.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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