Terrorism involving nuclear weapons, public safety official injured
Requires 7th character
Y38.5X1 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes (from Y38)
- 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.
Use additional code
Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at Y38). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Parent code
- Y38.5XTerrorism involving nuclear weaponsNeeds 7th char