X37.3

Dust storm

Requires 7th character

X37.3 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from X37)

  • Note: This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

7th character

This code requires a 7th character (defined at X37). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Also known as

  • Forces of nature, cataclysmic storm, dust storm
  • Forces of nature, dust storm

Parent code

  • X37Cataclysmic stormNeeds 7th char

More specific codes X37.3

  • X37.3XXADust storm, initial encounterBillable
  • X37.3XXDDust storm, subsequent encounterBillable
  • X37.3XXSDust storm, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • X37.0HurricaneNeeds 7th char
  • X37.1TornadoNeeds 7th char
  • X37.2Blizzard (snow)(ice)Needs 7th char
  • X37.4TidalwaveNeeds 7th char
  • X37.8Other cataclysmic stormsNeeds 7th char
  • X37.9Unspecified cataclysmic stormNeeds 7th char

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