Y38.6X3

Terrorism involving biological weapons, terrorist injured

Requires 7th character

Y38.6X3 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.

  • code for place of occurrence (Y92.-) (from Y38)

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at Y38). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • Y38.6XTerrorism involving biological weaponsNeeds 7th char

More specific codes Y38.6X3

  • Y38.6X3ATerrorism involving biological weapons, terrorist injured, initial encounterBillable
  • Y38.6X3DTerrorism involving biological weapons, terrorist injured, subsequent encounterBillable
  • Y38.6X3STerrorism involving biological weapons, terrorist injured, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • Y38.6X1Terrorism involving biological weapons, public safety official injuredNeeds 7th char
  • Y38.6X2Terrorism involving biological weapons, civilian injuredNeeds 7th char

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