Y38.5X ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- Y38.5X1 Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, public safety official injured
- Y38.5X1A Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, public safety official injured, initial encounter
- Y38.5X1D Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, public safety official injured, subsequent encounter
- Y38.5X1S Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, public safety official injured, sequela
- Y38.5X2 Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, civilian injured
- Y38.5X2A Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, civilian injured, initial encounter
- Y38.5X2D Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, civilian injured, subsequent encounter
- Y38.5X2S Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, civilian injured, sequela
- Y38.5X3 Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, terrorist injured
- Y38.5X3A Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, terrorist injured, initial encounter
- Y38.5X3D Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, terrorist injured, subsequent encounter
- Y38.5X3S Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, terrorist injured, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Y38.5X ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- Y35-Y38 Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism
- Y38 Terrorism
- Y38.0 Terrorism involving explosion of marine weapons
- Y38.1 Terrorism involving destruction of aircraft
- Y38.2 Terrorism involving other explosions and fragments
- Y38.3 Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substances
- Y38.4 Terrorism involving firearms
- Y38.5 Terrorism involving nuclear weapons
- Y38.6 Terrorism involving biological weapons
- Y38.7 Terrorism involving chemical weapons
- Y38.8 Terrorism involving other and unspecified means
- Y38.9 Terrorism, secondary effects
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Y38.5X ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Y38.5X ICD 10 code
Radiation is a type of energy. People are exposed to small amounts of radiation every day from sources such as sunlight. A radiation emergency would involve larger amounts of radiation and could be caused by:
- Dirty bombs - a mix of explosives with radioactive powder
- Fallout from a nuclear bomb
- Accidental release from a nuclear reactor or a nuclear weapons plant
A lot of radiation over a short period can cause burns or radiation sickness. If the exposure is large enough, it can cause premature aging or even death.
Although there are no guarantees of safety during a radiation emergency, you can take actions to protect yourself. You should have a disaster plan. Being prepared can help reduce fear, anxiety and losses. If you do experience a disaster, it is normal to feel stressed. You may need help in finding ways to cope.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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