Y36.520ABillable

War operations involving indirect blast effect of nuclear weapon, military personnel, initial encounter

Short description: War op w indirect blast effect of nuclear weapon, milt, init

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
Y36
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Y36

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y36.520A?

Y36.520A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for War operations involving indirect blast effect of nuclear weapon, military personnel, initial encounter.

Is Y36.520A a billable code?

Yes. Y36.520A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Y36.520A in?

Y36.520A falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did Y36.520A become effective?

Y36.520A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Y36.520A?

Y36.520A belongs to category Y36, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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