X37.9

Unspecified cataclysmic storm

Requires 7th character

X37.9 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.

Inclusion terms

Applicable to

  • Storm NOS

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.

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement (X36.0)

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

  • Storm NOS
  • Forces of nature, cataclysmic storm

Parent code

  • X37Cataclysmic stormNeeds 7th char

More specific codes X37.9

  • X37.9XXAUnspecified cataclysmic storm, initial encounterBillable
  • X37.9XXDUnspecified cataclysmic storm, subsequent encounterBillable
  • X37.9XXSUnspecified cataclysmic storm, sequelaBillable

Related codes

  • X37.0HurricaneNeeds 7th char
  • X37.1TornadoNeeds 7th char
  • X37.2Blizzard (snow)(ice)Needs 7th char
  • X37.3Dust stormNeeds 7th char
  • X37.4TidalwaveNeeds 7th char
  • X37.8Other cataclysmic stormsNeeds 7th char

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