X37.3XXD — Dust storm, subsequent encounter
Is X37.3XXD billable?
Yes — X37.3XXD is billable for FY2027. X37.3XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X37.3XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X37.3XXD at a glance
| Code | X37.3XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Dust storm, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in X37.3XXD?
In X37.3XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for X37.3XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X37.3XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X37.3, the nearest indexed parent of X37.3XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Forces of nature › dust storm
- Forces of nature › cataclysmic storm › dust storm
How long has X37.3XXD existed?
X37.3XXD 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.