S39.94
Non-billableUnspecified injury of external genitals
Unspecified injury of 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 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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified injury of external genitals?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified injury of external genitals is S39.94. The full clinical description is "Unspecified injury of external genitals". S39.94 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S39.94 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S39.94 represents "Unspecified injury of 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 S39.94 a billable code?
No, S39.94 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 S39.94.
What chapter is S39.94 in?
S39.94 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S39.94?
S39.94 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 S39.94?
S39.94 has 3 child codes, including: S39.94XA (Unspecified injury of external genitals, initial encounter), S39.94XD (Unspecified injury of external genitals, subs encntr), S39.94XS (Unspecified injury of external genitals, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S39.94?
Yes, when using S39.94 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S39.94?
S39.94 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2840009. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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