Y37.251Header code — not billable

Military operations involving fragments from munitions, civilian

Short description: Milt op involving fragments from munitions, civilian

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
Y37
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Y37

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y37.251?

Y37.251 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Military operations involving fragments from munitions, civilian.

Is Y37.251 a billable code?

No. Y37.251 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is Y37.251 in?

Y37.251 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did Y37.251 become effective?

Y37.251 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Y37.251?

Y37.251 belongs to category Y37, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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