X37.2XXS — Blizzard (snow)(ice), sequela
Is X37.2XXS billable?
Yes — X37.2XXS is billable for FY2027. X37.2XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X37.2XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X37.2XXS at a glance
| Code | X37.2XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Blizzard (snow)(ice), sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in X37.2XXS?
In X37.2XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for X37.2XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X37.2XXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X37.2, the nearest indexed parent of X37.2XXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Blizzard
- Forces of nature › blizzard
- Forces of nature › cataclysmic storm › blizzard
How long has X37.2XXS existed?
X37.2XXS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.