X37.8XXS is the authoritative medical code for Other cataclysmic storms, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for other cataclysmic storms, sequela (ICD-10-CM X37.8XXS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Other cataclysmic storms, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code X37.8S. Inclusion terms: Cloudburst; Torrential rain. Excludes2 (not included here): flood X38. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X37.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for X37.8XXS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Cloudburst
- Torrential rain
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does X37.8XXS require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X37.
Can X37.8XXS be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, X37.8XXS and the following may both be reported when both are present: flood (X38).
What conditions are included under X37.8XXS?
Other cataclysmic storms, sequela includes: Cloudburst; Torrential rain.
Codes in This Family (37)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as X37.8XXS, with their registry titles.
- X37 — Cataclysmic storm
- X37.0 — Hurricane
- X37.0XXA — Hurricane, initial encounter
- X37.0XXD — Hurricane, subsequent encounter
- X37.0XXS — Hurricane, sequela
- X37.1 — Tornado
- X37.1XXA — Tornado, initial encounter
- X37.1XXD — Tornado, subsequent encounter
- X37.1XXS — Tornado, sequela
- X37.2 — Blizzard (snow)(ice)
- X37.2XXA — Blizzard (snow)(ice), initial encounter
- X37.2XXD — Blizzard (snow)(ice), subsequent encounter
- X37.2XXS — Blizzard (snow)(ice), sequela
- X37.3 — Dust storm
- X37.3XXA — Dust storm, initial encounter
- X37.3XXD — Dust storm, subsequent encounter
- X37.3XXS — Dust storm, sequela
- X37.4 — Tidalwave
- X37.41 — Tidal wave due to earthquake or volcanic eruption
- X37.41XA — Tidal wave due to earthquake or volcanic eruption, initial encounter
- X37.41XD — Tidal wave due to earthquake or volcanic eruption, subsequent encounter
- X37.41XS — Tidal wave due to earthquake or volcanic eruption, sequela
- X37.42 — Tidal wave due to storm
- X37.42XA — Tidal wave due to storm, initial encounter
- X37.42XD — Tidal wave due to storm, subsequent encounter
- X37.42XS — Tidal wave due to storm, sequela
- X37.43 — Tidal wave due to landslide
- X37.43XA — Tidal wave due to landslide, initial encounter
- X37.43XD — Tidal wave due to landslide, subsequent encounter
- X37.43XS — Tidal wave due to landslide, sequela
- X37.8 — Other cataclysmic storms
- X37.8XXA — Other cataclysmic storms, initial encounter
- X37.8XXD — Other cataclysmic storms, subsequent encounter
- X37.9 — Unspecified cataclysmic storm
- X37.9XXA — Unspecified cataclysmic storm, initial encounter
- X37.9XXD — Unspecified cataclysmic storm, subsequent encounter
- X37.9XXS — Unspecified cataclysmic storm, sequela
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