S39
Non-billableOth & unsp injuries of abd, low back, pelv & extrn genitals
Other and unspecified injuries 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
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in anus and rectumT18.5
- •effects of foreign body in genitourinary tractT19
- •effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colonT18.2-T18.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvisS33
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Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for oth & unsp injuries of abd, low back, pelv & extrn genitals?
The ICD-10-CM code for oth & unsp injuries of abd, low back, pelv & extrn genitals is S39. The full clinical description is "Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals". S39 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S39 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S39 represents “Other and unspecified injuries 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 S39 a billable code?
No, S39 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 S39.
What chapter is S39 in?
S39 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S39?
S39 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 S39?
S39 has 3 child codes, including: S39.0 (Injury of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis), S39.8 (Oth injuries of abdomen, low back, pelvis and extrn genitals), S39.9 (Unsp inj abdomen, low back, pelvis and external genitals).
Are additional codes required with S39?
Yes, when using S39, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S39?
S39 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839922. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S39 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like oth & unsp injuries 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 S39?
S39 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB9Z (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine or pelvis, unspecified).
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