X38 ICD-10-CM Code: Flood
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
X38Flood
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X38 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category X38
Flood
- 4
Code X38
Flood
Codes under X38
X38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Flood arising from remote storm
- Flood of cataclysmic nature arising from melting snow
- Flood resulting directly from storm
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0)
- tidal wave NOS (X37.41)
- tidal wave caused by storm (X37.42)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for X38.
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 X38 mean?
X38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Flood.”
Is X38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X38 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 X38 located in ICD-10-CM?
X38 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X38, Flood.
What coding notes are listed for X38?
Its listed inclusion terms are Flood arising from remote storm; Flood of cataclysmic nature arising from melting snow; Flood resulting directly from storm. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0); tidal wave NOS (X37.41); tidal wave caused by storm (X37.42). No Excludes2 note is listed.