2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S38.3XXATransection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S30-S39›S38

ICD-10-CM S38.3XXA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S38.3XXA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for transection (partial) of abdomen, 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 604 through 605, 963 through 965. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Amputation of other body parts, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S38.3XXA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter
Short Description
Transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
S38.3
Transection (partial) of abdomen

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS30-S39Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
CategoryS38Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
This CodeS38.3XXATransection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter

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.

CCSR INJ015
Amputation of other body parts, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Wounds and Injuries

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Convert S38.3XXA to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
879.8 Open wound site NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S38.3XXAOverview

Is S38.3XXA (Transection (partial) of abdomen) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in S38.3XXA mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for transection (partial) of abdomen, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S38.3XXA group to?

When transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S38.3XXA?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 879.8 (open wound site NOS). 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.