Y38.80

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Terrorism involving unspecified means

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Terrorism NOS

📋 Code Instructions

inherited

Y38

• code for place of occurrence (Y92.-)

Child Codes (3)

Y38.80XATerrorism involving unspecified means, initial encounter✓ Billable Y38.80XDTerrorism involving unspecified means, subsequent encounter✓ Billable Y38.80XSTerrorism involving unspecified means, sequela✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code Y38.80 represents terrorism involving unspecified means. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under Y38.80.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code Y38.80?

ICD-10-CM code Y38.80 is "Terrorism involving unspecified means". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is Y38.80 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, Y38.80 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in Y38.8

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

Y38.81Terrorism involving suicide bomber Y38.89Terrorism involving other means

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Code Information

CodeY38.80

BillableNo — Header code

ParentY38.8

CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)