Y37.44
Non-billableMilitary operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat
Y37.44 is the ICD-10-CM code for Military operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y37.440 for billing.
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
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Excludes1 — not coded here
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code Y37.44?
- Y37.44 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Military operations involving unarmed hand to hand combat". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
- Is Y37.44 a billable code?
- No — Y37.44 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y37.440) for billing.
- What is excluded from Y37.44?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): military operations involving combat using blunt or piercing object (Y37.45-); military operations involving intentional restriction of air and airway (Y37.46-); military operations involving unintentional restriction of air and airway (Y37.47-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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