Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM X36 is the diagnosis code for Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements. This code falls under the section "Exposure to forces of nature" within Chapter 20 â External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as X36. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in X36. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where X36 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, X36 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
X36 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
X36 is located in Section X30-X39 â "Exposure to forces of nature" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
X36 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: X36.0, X36.1.
Use X36 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements is X36.
No, X36 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
X36 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for X36 include: earthquake (X34).
Yes, X36 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.