Y38.9X1Header code — not billable

Terrorism, secondary effects, public safety official injured

Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity
Category
Y38
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category Y38

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Y38.9X1?

Y38.9X1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Terrorism, secondary effects, public safety official injured.

Is Y38.9X1 a billable code?

No. Y38.9X1 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 Y38.9X1 in?

Y38.9X1 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.

When did Y38.9X1 become effective?

Y38.9X1 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to Y38.9X1?

Y38.9X1 belongs to category Y38, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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