X39.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other exposure to forces of nature

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X39

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X39.8:

Ainitial encounterX39.8XXADsubsequent encounterX39.8XXDSsequelaX39.8XXS

Sub-codes of X39.8(3)

X39.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X39.8AOther exposure to forces of nature, initial encounter✓ BillableX39.8DOther exposure to forces of nature, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX39.8SOther exposure to forces of nature, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X39.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Forces of natureForces of nature, specified force NECHailstones, injured byHumidity, causing problemStruck (accidentally) by, hailstones

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X30-X39Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)├X39Exposure to other forces of nature
└X39.8Other exposure to forces of nature

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