Other exposure to forces of nature
Requires 7th character
X39.8 requires a 7th character to be reported. Choose a complete code below.
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.
7th character
This code requires a 7th character (defined at X39). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
Also known as
- Forces of nature
- Forces of nature, specified force NEC
- Hailstones, injured by
- Humidity, causing problem
- Struckby, hailstones
Parent code
- X39Exposure to other forces of natureNeeds 7th char
More specific codes X39.8
Related codes
- X39.0Exposure to natural radiationNeeds 7th char