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.