X38

Billable

Flood

X38 is the ICD-10-CM code for Flood. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
V00-Y99
Edition
FY2026

V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Floods are common in the United States. Weather such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, hurricanes , or tsunamis can cause flooding. Flooding can also happen when a river or stream overflows its bank, when a levee is breached, or when a dam breaks. Flash floods, which can develop quickly, often have a dangerous wall of roaring water. The wall carries rocks, mud, and rubble and can sweep away most things in its path. Be…

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Flood arising from remote storm
  • Flood of cataclysmic nature arising from melting snow
  • Flood resulting directly from storm

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0)
  • tidal wave NOS (X37.41)
  • tidal wave caused by storm (X37.42)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X38?
X38 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Flood". It falls under V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity.
Is X38 a billable code?
Yes — X38 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from X38?
Excludes1 (not coded here): collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0); tidal wave NOS (X37.41); tidal wave caused by storm (X37.42).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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