Is ICD-10-CM code X34 billable?

Yes, X34 (Earthquake) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2026.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code X34 belong to?

X34 belongs to Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: V00–Y99 (External Causes of Morbidity).

X34

Billable

ChapterV00–Y99

Rankcategory

Description

Earthquake

About ICD-10-CM code X34

The ICD-10-CM tabular list places Earthquake at code X34, inside V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39). You can submit this code on claims since it carries full billing specificity.

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

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

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

X30-X39Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)

X34EarthquakeBillable

X34.XXXAEarthquake, initial encounterBillable

X34.XXXDEarthquake, subsequent encounterBillable

X34.XXXSEarthquake, sequelaBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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