Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals (S38) ICD-10-CM
The S38 code range covers crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals with 59 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 39 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S38
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the S38 Range 59 codes · 39 billable
- S38 Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitalsNon-billable
- S38.0 Crushing injury of external genital organsNon-billable
- S38.00 Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organsNon-billable
- S38.001 Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, maleNon-billable
- S38.001A Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male, initial encounter
- S38.001D Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male, subsequent encounter
- S38.001S Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male, sequela
- S38.002 Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, femaleNon-billable
- S38.002A Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, female, initial encounter
- S38.002D Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, female, subsequent encounter
- S38.002S Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, female, sequela
- S38.01 Crushing injury of penisNon-billable
- S38.01XA Crushing injury of penis, initial encounter
- S38.01XD Crushing injury of penis, subsequent encounter
- S38.01XS Crushing injury of penis, sequela
- S38.02 Crushing injury of scrotum and testisNon-billable
- S38.02XA Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, initial encounter
- S38.02XD Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, subsequent encounter
- S38.02XS Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, sequela
- S38.03 Crushing injury of vulvaNon-billable
- S38.03XA Crushing injury of vulva, initial encounter
- S38.03XD Crushing injury of vulva, subsequent encounter
- S38.03XS Crushing injury of vulva, sequela
- S38.1 Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvisNon-billable
- S38.1XXA Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, initial encounter
- S38.1XXD Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, subsequent encounter
- S38.1XXS Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, sequela
- S38.2 Traumatic amputation of external genital organsNon-billable
- S38.21 Traumatic amputation of female external genital organsNon-billable
- S38.211 Complete traumatic amputation of female external genital organsNon-billable
- S38.211A Complete traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter
- S38.211D Complete traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, subsequent encounter
- S38.211S Complete traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, sequela
- S38.212 Partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organsNon-billable
- S38.212A Partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, initial encounter
- S38.212D Partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, subsequent encounter
- S38.212S Partial traumatic amputation of female external genital organs, sequela
- S38.22 Traumatic amputation of penisNon-billable
- S38.221 Complete traumatic amputation of penisNon-billable
- S38.221A Complete traumatic amputation of penis, initial encounter
- S38.221D Complete traumatic amputation of penis, subsequent encounter
- S38.221S Complete traumatic amputation of penis, sequela
- S38.222 Partial traumatic amputation of penisNon-billable
- S38.222A Partial traumatic amputation of penis, initial encounter
- S38.222D Partial traumatic amputation of penis, subsequent encounter
- S38.222S Partial traumatic amputation of penis, sequela
- S38.23 Traumatic amputation of scrotum and testisNon-billable
- S38.231 Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testisNon-billable
- S38.231A Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter
- S38.231D Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, subsequent encounter
- S38.231S Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela
- S38.232 Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testisNon-billable
- S38.232A Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, initial encounter
- S38.232D Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, subsequent encounter
- S38.232S Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela
- S38.3 Transection (partial) of abdomenNon-billable
- S38.3XXA Transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter
- S38.3XXD Transection (partial) of abdomen, subsequent encounter
- S38.3XXS Transection (partial) of abdomen, sequela
About the S38 Code Range
The ICD-10 codes in the S38 section cover crushing injuries and traumatic amputations affecting the abdomen, lower back, pelvis, and external genital organs. These codes identify the location and specifics of these severe injuries, including whether they involve male or female external genitalia, and the phase of treatment like initial or subsequent encounters.
These codes are essential for classifying injuries such as crushing injury of the penis (e.g., S38.01XA), crushing injury of external genitalia (S38.0 series), or traumatic amputations like complete traumatic amputation of female external genital organs (S38.211A) and partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis (S38.232A). The detailed coding includes distinctions for initial treatment, follow-up care, and sequelae, helping clinicians and coders precisely document the injury's nature, severity, and progression. This section also includes injuries to the abdomen and pelvis such as crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis (S38.1XXA).
Using these specific ICD-10 codes for crushing and traumatic amputations of genital and pelvic areas ensures accurate medical documentation and helps track these particular trauma cases effectively in clinical and billing settings.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the S38 range?
Of the 59 codes in this range, 39 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the S38 range classify?
The range classifies crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
