Question 1

Is X36 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, X36 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code X36 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code X36 represents Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code X36 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code X36 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code X36?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for X36 is section:X30-X39 (Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from X36?

Accepted Answer

Code X36 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: earthquake (X34). These conditions cannot be coded together with X36 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does X36 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, X36 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., X36XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

X362026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes21Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Includes1Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers