X39.8XXD — Other exposure to forces of nature, subsequent encounter
Is X39.8XXD billable?
Yes — X39.8XXD is billable for FY2027. X39.8XXD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X39.8XXD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X39.8XXD at a glance
| Code | X39.8XXD |
|---|---|
| Description | Other exposure to forces of nature, 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 X39.8XXD?
In X39.8XXD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for X39.8XXD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X39.8XXD listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X39.8, the nearest indexed parent of X39.8XXD. This is a separate index from the Alphabetic Index and is where external cause codes are looked up.
- Forces of nature
- Hailstones, injured by
- Humidity, causing problem
- Forces of nature › specified force NEC
- Struckby › hailstones (accidentally)
How long has X39.8XXD existed?
X39.8XXD 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.