ICD-10-CM X36: Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for X36

Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements

Coding Notes & Guidelines for X36

Includes Notes

victim of mudslide of cataclysmic nature

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

earthquake (X34)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

transport accident involving collision with avalanche or landslide not in motion (V01-V99)

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X36

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for X36):

X36.0 - Collapse of dam or man-made structure causing earth movement X36.1 - Avalanche, landslide, or mudslide

About ICD-10-CM Code X36 (Avalanche)

ICD-10-CM code X36 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM X36 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about X36 - Avalanche, landslide and other earth movements. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Avalanche related to landslide and other earth movements.