Y36.54 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.
Short description for Y36.54 ICD 10 code:
War operation w nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon
Codes
- Y36.540 War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, military personnel
- Y36.540A War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, military personnel, initial encounter
- Y36.540D War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, military personnel, subsequent encounter
- Y36.540S War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, military personnel, sequela
- Y36.541 War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, civilian
- Y36.541A War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, civilian, initial encounter
- Y36.541D War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, civilian, subsequent encounter
- Y36.541S War operation involving nuclear radiation effects of nuclear weapon, civilian, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Y36.54 ICD10 Code:
- V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
- Y35-Y38 Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism
- Y36 Operations of war
- Y36.0 War operations involving explosion of marine weapons
- Y36.1 War operations involving destruction of aircraft
- Y36.2 War operations involving other explosions and fragments
- Y36.3 War operations involving fires, conflagrations and hot substances
- Y36.4 War operations involving firearm discharge and other forms of conventional warfare
- Y36.5 War operations involving nuclear weapons
- Y36.6 War operations involving biological weapons
- Y36.7 War operations involving chemical weapons and other forms of unconventional warfare
- Y36.8 War operations occurring after cessation of hostilities
- Y36.9 Other and unspecified war operations
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
Y36.54 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about Y36.54 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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