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S38.231

Non-billable

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

Complete 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

S38.23

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

S38.231A

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, init

BillableS38.231D

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, subs

BillableS38.231S

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis is S38.231. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis". S38.231 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S38.231 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S38.231 represents "Complete 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 S38.231 a billable code?

No, S38.231 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S38.231.

What chapter is S38.231 in?

S38.231 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S38.231?

S38.231 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 S38.231?

S38.231 has 3 child codes, including: S38.231A (Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, init), S38.231D (Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, subs), S38.231S (Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S38.231?

Yes, when using S38.231 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S38.231?

S38.231 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839910. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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