X39.8XXS — Other exposure to forces of nature, sequela
Is X39.8XXS billable?
Yes — X39.8XXS is billable for FY2027. X39.8XXS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. X39.8XXS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
X39.8XXS at a glance
| Code | X39.8XXS |
|---|---|
| Description | Other exposure to forces of nature, 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 X39.8XXS?
In X39.8XXS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for X39.8XXS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
How is X39.8XXS listed in the External Cause Index?
The External Cause of Injuries Index lists these routes under X39.8, the nearest indexed parent of X39.8XXS. 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 X39.8XXS existed?
X39.8XXS 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.