S39.0
Non-billableInjury of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
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 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)
- sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
Child Codes (4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S39.0?
ICD-10-CM code S39.0 represents "Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S39.0 a billable code?
No, S39.0 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 S39.0.
What chapter is S39.0 in?
S39.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S39.0?
S39.0 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 S39.0?
S39.0 has 4 child codes, including: S39.00 (Unsp injury of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis), S39.01 (Strain of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis), S39.02 (Laceration of musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis), S39.09 (Inj musc/fasc/tend abdomen, lower back and pelvis).
Are additional codes required with S39.0?
Yes, when using S39.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S39.0?
S39.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839923. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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