Y36.261S

✓ Billable

War operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, sequela

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

Y36.2

• war operations involving explosion of aircraft (Y36.1-)
• war operations involving explosion of marine weapons (Y36.0-)
• war operations involving explosion of nuclear weapons (Y36.5-)
• war operations involving explosion occurring after cessation of hostilities (Y36.8-)

Y36

• injury to military personnel occurring during peacetime military operations (Y37.-)
• military vehicles involved in transport accidents with non-military vehicle during peacetime (V09.01, V09.21, V19.81, V29.818, V39.81, V49.81, V59.81, V69.81, V79.81)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Y36.261S represents war operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [ied], civilian, sequela. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that Y36.261S has 6 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y36.261S?

ICD-10-CM code Y36.261S is "War operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, sequela". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is Y36.261S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, Y36.261S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with Y36.261S?

Y36.261S has 6 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Related Codes in Y36.261

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

Y36.261AWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, initial encounter Y36.261DWar operations involving fragments of improvised explosive device [IED], civilian, subsequent encounter

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Code Information

CodeY36.261S

BillableYes

ParentY36.261

CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Excludes16 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)