Y37.54Header code — not billable

Military operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon

Short description: Military op w nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y37.54?

Y37.54 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Military operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon.

Is Y37.54 a billable code?

No. Y37.54 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 Y37.54 in?

Y37.54 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did Y37.54 become effective?

Y37.54 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.