2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S38.212SPartial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, sequela
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S30-S39›S38
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- 7th Character S — Sequela
- Chronic Condition
S38.212S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, 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 traumatic amputation of external genital organs. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S38.212S 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.
- 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 S38.212S to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S38.212SOverview
Is S38.212S a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S38.212S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S38.212S group to?
When partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, 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 S38.212S 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 partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S38.212S?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 906.0 (lt eff opn wnd head/trnk). 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.
