Exposure to other forces of nature
Requires 7th character
X39 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
Inclusion terms
Includes
- 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. Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
More specific codes X39
Related codes
- X30Exposure to excessive natural heatNeeds 7th char
- X31Exposure to excessive natural coldNeeds 7th char
- X32Exposure to sunlightNeeds 7th char
- X34EarthquakeNeeds 7th char
- X35Volcanic eruptionNeeds 7th char
- X36Avalanche, landslide and other earth movementsNeeds 7th char
- X37Cataclysmic stormNeeds 7th char
- X38FloodNeeds 7th char