X34 ICD-10-CM Code: Earthquake
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
X34Earthquake
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X34 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category X34
Earthquake
- 4
Code X34
Earthquake
Codes under X34
X34 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for X34.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X34.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X34.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for X34.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- tidal wave (tsunami) due to earthquake (X37.41)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code X34 mean?
X34 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Earthquake.”
Is X34 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X34 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is X34 located in ICD-10-CM?
X34 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X34, Earthquake.
What coding notes are listed for X34?
No inclusion terms are listed for X34 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: tidal wave (tsunami) due to earthquake (X37.41).