ICD-10 X36
Non-Billable HeaderAvalanche, landslide and other earth movements
About ICD-10-CM X36
ICD-10-CM code X36 represents Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements. This is a non-billable header code in the External Causes of Morbidity chapter (block X36). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM X36 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with X36. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- earthquake (X34)
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of X36, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- transport accident involving collision with avalanche or landslide not in motion (V01-V99)
Includes
- victim of mudslide of cataclysmic nature
Coding Notes
Seven Chr Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X36
Medicare LCD Coverage for X36
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list X36 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing X36.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but X36 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with X36
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To X36
Other codes in section X30-X39 (Exposure to forces of nature).
ICD-10 X36, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code X36 billable? +
No, X36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block X36 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for X36? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with X36): earthquake (X34)
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for X36? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): transport accident involving collision with avalanche or landslide not in motion (V01-V99)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 2, 2026.
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