X38⚠ Requires 7th Character

Flood

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X38:

Ainitial encounterX38XXXADsubsequent encounterX38XXXDSsequelaX38XXXS

Sub-codes of X38(3)

X38 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X38AFlood, initial encounter✓ BillableX38DFlood, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX38SFlood, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X38 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Flood (any injury) (caused by)Forces of nature, cataclysmic storm, with floodForces of nature, flood (caused by)

✗ Excludes 1(Not coded here)

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

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X30-X39Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)├X38Flood
└X38Flood

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