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X39.0

Non-billable

Exposure to natural radiation

Exposure to natural radiation

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

Parent Code

X39

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • contact with and (suspected) exposure to radon and other naturally occurring radiation (Z77.123)
  • exposure to man-made radiation (W88-W90)
  • exposure to sunlight (X32)

Child Codes (2)

X39.01

Exposure to radon

X39.08

Exposure to other natural radiation

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X39.0?

ICD-10-CM code X39.0 represents "Exposure to natural radiation". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X39.0 a billable code?

No, X39.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under X39.0.

What chapter is X39.0 in?

X39.0 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X39.0?

X39.0 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: contact with and (suspected) exposure to radon and other naturally occurring radiation (Z77.123); exposure to man-made radiation (W88-W90); exposure to sunlight (X32).

What are the subcategories under X39.0?

X39.0 has 2 child codes, including: X39.01 (Exposure to radon), X39.08 (Exposure to other natural radiation).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X39.0?

X39.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905624. 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.