Terrorism involving other and unspecified means
Requires 7th character
Y38.8 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
- Y38TerrorismNeeds 7th char
More specific codes Y38.8
Related codes
- Y38.0Terrorism involving explosion of marine weaponsNeeds 7th char
- Y38.1Terrorism involving destruction of aircraftNeeds 7th char
- Y38.2Terrorism involving other explosions and fragmentsNeeds 7th char
- Y38.3Terrorism involving fires, conflagration and hot substancesNeeds 7th char
- Y38.4Terrorism involving firearmsNeeds 7th char
- Y38.5Terrorism involving nuclear weaponsNeeds 7th char
- Y38.6Terrorism involving biological weaponsNeeds 7th char
- Y38.7Terrorism involving chemical weaponsNeeds 7th char
- Y38.9Terrorism, secondary effectsNeeds 7th char