X37.41XA
X37.41XA — Tidal wave due to earthquake or volcanic eruption, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
X37.41XA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for tidal wave due to earthquake or volcanic eruption, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "A" — initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X37
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- Tidal wave NOS
- Tsunami
Risk adjustment
X37.41XA 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 X37.41. If X37.41XA is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X37.41XA
- Is X37.41XA a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X37.41XA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X37.41XA sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39).