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

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 4

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.

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