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X37.9

Unspecified cataclysmic storm

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

X37X37.9

Chapter: 20. External causes of morbidity

Section: X30-X39 - Exposure to forces of nature

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Storm NOS

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with X37.9

  • X36.0 - collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0)

Specific Codes (3)

X37.9XXABillable

Unspecified cataclysmic storm, initial encounter

X37.9XXDBillable

Unspecified cataclysmic storm, subsequent encounter

X37.9XXSBillable

Unspecified cataclysmic storm, sequela

Related Codes

X37.0Category

Hurricane

X37.1Category

Tornado

X37.2Category

Blizzard (snow)(ice)

X37.3Category

Dust storm

X37.4Category

Tidalwave

X37.8Category

Other cataclysmic storms

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