2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S38.212APartial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S30-S39›S38
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- 7th Character A — Initial Encounter
- Chronic Condition
S38.212A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 742 through 743, 760 through 761, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as traumatic amputation of external genital organs. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of other body parts, initial encounter.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Traumatic amputation of external genital organs
- Traumatic amputation of female genital organ
- Traumatic amputation of part of vulva
- Traumatic partial amputation of female genital organ
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S38). 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.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Vulvar Disorders
The vulva is the external part of a woman's genitals. Some problems you can have with the vulvar area include:
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Convert S38.212A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S38.212AOverview
Is S38.212A a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in S38.212A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S38.212A group to?
When partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 743, 760, 761, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.5696 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S38.212A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 878.8 (open wound genital NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
