X38
Non-billableFlood
Flood
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Flood arising from remote storm
- Flood of cataclysmic nature arising from melting snow
- Flood resulting directly from storm
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for flood?
The ICD-10-CM code for flood is X38. The full clinical description is "Flood". X38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X38 represents “Flood”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X38 a billable code?
No, X38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under X38.
What chapter is X38 in?
X38 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X38?
X38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0); tidal wave NOS (X37.41); tidal wave caused by storm (X37.42).
What are the subcategories under X38?
X38 has 3 child codes, including: X38.XXXA (Flood, initial encounter), X38.XXXD (Flood, subsequent encounter), X38.XXXS (Flood, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X38?
X38 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0375741, C2905617, C2905618, C2905619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does X38 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like flood affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of X38?
X38 maps to the ICD-11 code: PJ07 (Victim of flood).
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