Y37.5

Non-billable

Military operations involving nuclear weapons

Y37.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Military operations involving nuclear weapons. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y37.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y37
Subcodes
6
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.

Includes

  • Military operation involving dirty bomb NOS

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y37.5?
Y37.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Military operations involving nuclear weapons". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y37.5 a billable code?
No — Y37.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y37.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y37.5?
Y37.5 has 6 more specific child codes, including Y37.50, Y37.51, Y37.52.

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

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