Y37.6

Non-billable

Military operations involving biological weapons

Y37.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Military operations involving biological weapons. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as Y37.6X for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
V00-Y99
Parent
Y37
Subcodes
1
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 Y37.6?
Y37.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Military operations involving biological weapons". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is Y37.6 a billable code?
No — Y37.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as Y37.6X) for billing.
What are the subcodes of Y37.6?
Y37.6 has 1 more specific child code, including Y37.6X.

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

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