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X36 ⚠ Non-billable

Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · External Causes of Morbidity

Code
X36
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
External Causes of Morbidity
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
⚠ Verify before billing. Confirm against the current CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM files and your payer's rules before claims submission.

Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Includes
  • victim of mudslide of cataclysmic nature
Excludes1 — never code together
  • earthquake (X34)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
  • transport accident involving collision with avalanche or landslide not in motion (V01-V99)
7th character
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X36

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X36?
ICD-10-CM code X36 represents Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is X36 billable?
No. X36 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is X36 in?
X36 belongs to the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (V00–Y99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the X36 category

X36.0 Collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement Non-billable X36.1 Avalanche, landslide, or mudslide Non-billable X36.0XXA Collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement, initial encounter Billable X36.0XXD Collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement, subsequent encounter Billable X36.0XXS Collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement, sequela Billable X36.1XXA Avalanche, landslide, or mudslide, initial encounter Billable X36.1XXD Avalanche, landslide, or mudslide, subsequent encounter Billable X36.1XXS Avalanche, landslide, or mudslide, sequela Billable

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