Y36.A2 ICD-10-CM Code: High level blast overpressure in war operations
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Y36.A2High level blast overpressure in war operations
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Y36.A2 sits
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Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
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Section
Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism (Y35-Y38)
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Category Y36
Operations of war
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Subcategory Y36.A
Blast overpressure in war operations
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Code Y36.A2
High level blast overpressure in war operations
More specific choices
Codes under Y36.A2
Y36.A2 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- High level blast overpressure due to explosion in war operations
- HLB overpressure in war operations
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Y36.A2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Y36.A2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Y36.A2.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Y36.A2.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Y36.A2 mean?
Y36.A2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “High level blast overpressure in war operations.”
Is Y36.A2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Y36.A2 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is Y36.A2 located in ICD-10-CM?
Y36.A2 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Legal intervention, operations of war, military operations, and terrorism (Y35-Y38) (Y35–Y38), under category Y36, Operations of war and subcategory Y36.A, Blast overpressure in war operations.
What coding notes are listed for Y36.A2?
Its listed inclusion terms are High level blast overpressure due to explosion in war operations; HLB overpressure in war operations. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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