Y37.A2XS

High level blast overpressure in military operations, sequela

Billable / specificPOA exempt

Y37.A2XS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from Y37)

  • injuries to military personnel and civilians occurring during peacetime on military property and during routine military exercises and operations
  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

Code also

An additional code may be needed.

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at Y37). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • Y37.A2High level blast overpressure in military operationsNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • Y37.A2XAHigh level blast overpressure in military operations, initial encounterBillable
  • Y37.A2XDHigh level blast overpressure in military operations, subsequent encounterBillable

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