S38
Non-billableCrush inj & traum amp of abd,low back, pelv & extrn genitals
Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for crush inj & traum amp of abd,low back, pelv & extrn genitals?
The ICD-10-CM code for crush inj & traum amp of abd,low back, pelv & extrn genitals is S38. The full clinical description is "Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals". S38 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S38 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S38 represents “Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S38 a billable code?
No, S38 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under S38.
What chapter is S38 in?
S38 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S38?
S38 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S38?
S38 has 4 child codes, including: S38.0 (Crushing injury of external genital organs), S38.1 (Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis), S38.2 (Traumatic amputation of external genital organs), S38.3 (Transection (partial) of abdomen).
Are additional codes required with S38?
Yes, when using S38, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S38?
S38 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977737, C2839867. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S38 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like crush inj & traum amp of abd,low back, pelv & extrn genitals affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S38?
S38 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB93.1 (Crushing injury of other or unspecified parts of abdomen, lower back or pelvis).
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