Y36.6X0

Non-billable

War operations involving biological weapons, military personnel

Y36.6X0 is the ICD-10-CM code for War operations involving biological weapons, military personnel. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y36.6X0A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y36.6X
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A bioterrorism attack is the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, or other germs to cause illness or death. These germs are often found in nature. But they can sometimes be made more harmful by increasing their ability to cause disease, spread, or resist medical treatment. Biological agents spread through the air, water, or in food. Some can also spread from person to person. They can be very hard to detect.…

Read more about Biodefense and Bioterrorism 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 Y36.6X0?
Y36.6X0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "War operations involving biological weapons, military personnel". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y36.6X0 a billable code?
No — Y36.6X0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y36.6X0A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y36.6X0?
Y36.6X0 has 3 more specific child codes, including Y36.6X0A, Y36.6X0D, Y36.6X0S.

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

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