2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S38.231AComplete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S30-S39›S38
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- 7th Character A — Initial Encounter
- Chronic Condition
S38.231A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, 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 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as open wound of scrotum. 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.
- Open wound of scrotum
- Open wound of testis
- Traumatic amputation of entire scrotum
- Traumatic amputation of entire testis
- Traumatic amputation of external genital organs
- Traumatic amputation of testis
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 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Instructional NotesGuidance
Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S38.231A: its own notes plus those printed at S38, block S30-S39, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.
Includes
Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes2
Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.
Use Additional Code
Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Notes
General instructions on how these codes are used.
- Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
- The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
7th Character
Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S38
- Ainitial encounter this code
- Dsubsequent encounter
- Ssequela
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.
Referenced in Other NotesGuidance
Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S38.231A, its category, or a range that includes it.
Excludes1 1
These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming S38.231A: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
Testicular Disorders
Testicles, or testes, make male hormones and sperm. They are two egg-shaped organs inside the scrotum, the loose sac of skin behind the penis. It's easy to injure your testicles because they are not protected by bones or muscles. Men and boys should wear athletic supporters when they play sports.
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Convert S38.231A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S38.231AOverview
What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter?
The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter is S38.231A (sometimes written as S38231A). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Is S38.231A (Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
What does the 7th character A in S38.231A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S38.231A group to?
When complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 729, 964, 965, 963, 730, with relative weights from 0.6595 to 2.6361 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S38.231A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 878.2 (opn wound scrotum/testes). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
