Diagnosis Code

X34 EARTHQUAKE


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: X34

Short Description: Earthquake

Long Description: Earthquake

The code X34 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to forces of nature (X30-X39)
      • Earthquake (X34)
        • X34 Earthquake

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code X34 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @X34*
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • tidal wave (tsunami) due to earthquake (@X37.41*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
X34.XXXA Earthquake, initial encounter
X34.XXXD Earthquake, subsequent encounter
X34.XXXS Earthquake, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023