2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S38.232SPartial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela
ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S30-S39›S38
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- POA Exempt
- 7th Character S — Sequela
- Chronic Condition
S38.232S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, 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 open wound of scrotum. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S38.232S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review the other POA exempt codes in Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39).
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Open wound of scrotum
- Open wound of testis
- Traumatic amputation of external genital organs
- Traumatic amputation of part of scrotum
- Traumatic amputation of part of testes
- 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 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
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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Questions About S38.232SOverview
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela is S38.232S (sometimes written as S38232S). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is S38.232S (Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S38.232S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S38.232S group to?
When partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, 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 S38.232S 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 scrotum and testis, sequela on inpatient claims. The code appears in the Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39) range of the CMS exempt list.
