ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for terrorism victim
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Victim (of) › terrorism”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding terrorism victim
The ICD-10-CM code for terrorism victim is Z65.4 (Victim of crime and terrorism).
Within Z65 (problems related to other psychosocial circumstances), Z65.4 is specifically for victim of crime and terrorism. Related codes cover Conviction in civil and criminal proceedings without imprisonment (Z65.0), imprisonment and other incarceration (Z65.1), problems related to release from prison (Z65.2), problems related to other legal circumstances (Z65.3), exposure to disaster, war and other hostilities (Z65.5), other specified problems related to psychosocial circumstances (Z65.8) and problem related to unspecified psychosocial circumstances (Z65.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 951 (Other Factors Influencing Health Status, relative weight 0.5577), in MDC 23 (Factors Influencing Health Status and Other Contacts with Health Services), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about terrorism victim ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for terrorism victim?
- Z65.4 — Victim of crime and terrorism.
Is Z65.4 billable?
- Yes. Z65.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can Z65.4 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- No. It is not acceptable as the principal diagnosis for an inpatient stay; it may be reported as a secondary diagnosis.
Is Z65.4 a CC or MCC?
- No. Z65.4 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.