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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S39.01

Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis

ICD-10-CM Code:
S39.01
ICD-10 Code for:
Strain of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
      (S30-S39)
      • Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
        (S39)

S39.01 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Strain of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis

Non-specific codes like S39.01 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for strain of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis:

  • S39.011 for Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.011A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.011D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.011S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S39.012 for Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.012A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.012D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.012S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S39.013 for Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.013A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.013D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S39.013S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S39). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Sprains and Strains

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.