ICD-9 Code E996.9 - Injury due to war operations by unspecified effect of nuclear weapon

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code E996.9

Diagnosis Code: E996.9 (Raw: E9969)

Description: Injury due to war operations by unspecified effect of nuclear weapon

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code E996.9 is designated for Injury due to war operations by unspecified effect of nuclear weapon. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.