X34.XXXD
X34.XXXD — Earthquake, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
X34.XXXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for earthquake, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "D" — subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X34
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes2 — not included here, but may coexist
The excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient can have both. You may code both.
- tidal wave (tsunami) due to earthquake (X37.41)
Risk adjustment
X34.XXXD does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share X34. If X34.XXXD is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X34.XXXD
- Is X34.XXXD a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X34.XXXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X34.XXXD sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39).