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S38.23

Non-billable

Traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

Traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S30-S39

Parent Code

S38.2

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (2)

S38.231

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

S38.232

Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis?

The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis is S38.23. The full clinical description is "Traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis". S38.23 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S38.23 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S38.23 represents "Traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis". 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 S38.23 a billable code?

No, S38.23 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S38.23.

What chapter is S38.23 in?

S38.23 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S38.23?

S38.23 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 S38.23?

S38.23 has 2 child codes, including: S38.231 (Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis), S38.232 (Partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis).

Are additional codes required with S38.23?

Yes, when using S38.23 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S38.23?

S38.23 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839909. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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