X39.08XS

Exposure to other natural radiation, sequela

Billable / specificPOA exempt

X39.08XS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from X39)

  • 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.

  • contact with and (suspected) exposure to radon and other naturally occurring radiation (Z77.123) (from X39.0)
  • exposure to man-made radiation (W88-W90) (from X39.0)
  • exposure to sunlight (X32) (from X39.0)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at X39). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • X39.08Exposure to other natural radiationNeeds 7th char

Related codes

  • X39.08XAExposure to other natural radiation, initial encounterBillable
  • X39.08XDExposure to other natural radiation, subsequent encounterBillable

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