X36 ICD-10-CM Code: Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
X36Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X36 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category X36
Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements
- 4
Code X36
Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements
Codes under X36
X36 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 X36.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X36.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X36.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- earthquake (X34)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- transport accident involving collision with avalanche or landslide not in motion (V01-V99)
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 X36 mean?
X36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements.”
Is X36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X36 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 X36 located in ICD-10-CM?
X36 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X36, Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements.
What coding notes are listed for X36?
No inclusion terms are listed for X36 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: earthquake (X34). Excludes2 notes: transport accident involving collision with avalanche or landslide not in motion (V01-V99).