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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

X38.XXXA ICD-10-CM Code: Flood, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

X38.XXXA

Flood, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where X38.XXXA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category X38

    Flood

  4. 4

    Code X38.XXXA

    Flood, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for X38.XXXA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for X38.XXXA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X38.XXXA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for X38.XXXA.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for X38.XXXA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code X38.XXXA mean?

X38.XXXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Flood, initial encounter.”

Is X38.XXXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, X38.XXXA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is X38.XXXA located in ICD-10-CM?

X38.XXXA 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.XXXA?

No inclusion terms are listed for X38.XXXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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