X38.XXXD — Flood, subsequent encounter
Is X38.XXXD billable?
Yes — X38.XXXD is billable for FY2027. X38.XXXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X38.XXXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X38.XXXD at a glance
| Code | X38.XXXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Flood, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is X38.XXXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X38, the nearest indexed parent of X38.XXXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Flood (any injury) (caused by)
- Forces of nature › flood
- Forces of nature › cataclysmic storm › with flood
Excludes1 — never code together
The conditions below can never be reported together with X38.XXXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to X38.XXXD.
- Flood arising from remote storm
- Flood of cataclysmic nature arising from melting snow
- Flood resulting directly from storm
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from X38
The conditions below can never be reported together with X38.XXXD on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
How long has X38.XXXD existed?
X38.XXXD 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.