2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S30.12XSContusion of groin, sequela
S30.12XS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for contusion of groin, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 604 through 605. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as contusion of groin.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S30.12XS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Contusion of groin
- Hematoma of groin
- Hematoma of left groin
- Hematoma of right groin
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S30). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Code History & ChangesHistory
New Code S30.12XS was added to the ICD-10-CM code set for FY 2026, effective October 1, 2025.
Replacement S30.12XS replaces the following previously assigned code(s):
- S30.1XXS - Contusion of abdominal wall, sequela
Questions About S30.12XSOverview
Is S30.12XS (Contusion of groin) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report contusion of groin, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S30.12XS mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the contusion of groin itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S30.12XS group to?
When contusion of groin, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 1.4721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S30.12XS exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for contusion of groin, sequela on inpatient claims.
