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X38

Non-billable

Flood

Flood

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X30-X39

Child Codes

3

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)

  • 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 Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (3)

X38.XXXA

Flood, initial encounter

BillableX38.XXXD

Flood, subsequent encounter

BillableX38.XXXS

Flood, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X38?

ICD-10-CM code X38 represents "Flood". It 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.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.