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X38Flood

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 20: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
SectionExposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)
Requires 7th characterYes

Valid 7th Characters

Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Flood arising from remote storm
  • Flood of cataclysmic nature arising from melting snow
  • Flood resulting directly from storm

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0)
  • tidal wave NOS (X37.41)
  • tidal wave caused by storm (X37.42)

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X38

Subcategories (3)

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