X39.8XXD
X39.8XXD — Other exposure to forces of nature, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
X39.8XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for other exposure to forces of nature, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "D" — subsequent encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X39
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Risk adjustment
X39.8XXD 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 X39.8. If X39.8XXD is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about X39.8XXD
- Is X39.8XXD a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. X39.8XXD is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does X39.8XXD sit in the tabular list?
- External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), in the block Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39).