X37.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other cataclysmic storms

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X37

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X37.8:

Ainitial encounterX37.8XXADsubsequent encounterX37.8XXDSsequelaX37.8XXS

Sub-codes of X37.8(3)

X37.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X37.8AOther cataclysmic storms, initial encounter✓ BillableX37.8DOther cataclysmic storms, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX37.8SOther cataclysmic storms, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X37.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Cloudburst (any injury)Drowning (accidental), due to, cloudburstDrowning (accidental), due to, torrential rainForces of nature, cataclysmic storm, cloudburstForces of nature, cataclysmic storm, specified storm NECForces of nature, cloudburstTorrential rain (any injury)

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •flood (X38)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X30-X39Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)├X37Cataclysmic storm
└X37.8Other cataclysmic storms

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