X34⚠ Requires 7th Character

Earthquake

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X34

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X34:

Ainitial encounterX34XXXADsubsequent encounterX34XXXDSsequelaX34XXXS

Sub-codes of X34(3)

X34 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X34AEarthquake, initial encounter✓ BillableX34DEarthquake, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX34SEarthquake, sequela✓ Billable

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •tidal wave (tsunami) due to earthquake (X37.41)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X30-X39Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)├X34Earthquake
└X34Earthquake

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