X38Header code — not billable
Flood
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X38
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X38
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X38?
X38 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Flood.
Is X38 a billable code?
No. X38 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is X38 in?
X38 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X38 become effective?
X38 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X38?
X38 belongs to category X38, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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