X37.8XXS — Other cataclysmic storms, sequela
Is X37.8XXS billable?
Yes — X37.8XXS is billable for FY2027. X37.8XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X37.8XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X37.8XXS at a glance
| Code | X37.8XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Other cataclysmic storms, 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 X37.8XXS?
In X37.8XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for X37.8XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X37.8XXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X37.8, the nearest indexed parent of X37.8XXS. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Cloudburst (any injury)
- Torrential rain (any injury)
- Forces of nature › cloudburst
- Drowning › due to › cloudburst (accidental)
- Drowning › due to › torrential rain (accidental)
- Forces of nature › cataclysmic storm › cloudburst
- Forces of nature › cataclysmic storm › specified storm NEC
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of X37.8XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, X37.8XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- flood (X38)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X37.8XXS.
- Cloudburst
- Torrential rain
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from X37.8
The conditions below are not part of X37.8XXS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, X37.8XXS and the excluded code may both be reported.
- flood (X38)
How long has X37.8XXS existed?
X37.8XXS 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.