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X39.08

Non-billable

Exposure to other natural radiation

Exposure to other 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

X39.0

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

X39.08XA

Exposure to other natural radiation, initial encounter

BillableX39.08XD

Exposure to other natural radiation, subsequent encounter

BillableX39.08XS

Exposure to other natural radiation, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to other natural radiation?

The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to other natural radiation is X39.08. The full clinical description is "Exposure to other natural radiation". X39.08 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code X39.08 mean?

ICD-10-CM code X39.08 represents "Exposure to other natural radiation". 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 X39.08 a billable code?

No, X39.08 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 X39.08.

What chapter is X39.08 in?

X39.08 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X39.08?

X39.08 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 X39.08?

X39.08 has 3 child codes, including: X39.08XA (Exposure to other natural radiation, initial encounter), X39.08XD (Exposure to other natural radiation, subsequent encounter), X39.08XS (Exposure to other natural radiation, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X39.08?

X39.08 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905628. 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.