S38.2
Non-billableTraumatic amputation of external genital organs
Traumatic amputation of external genital organs
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related 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 traumatic amputation of external genital organs?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation of external genital organs is S38.2. The full clinical description is "Traumatic amputation of external genital organs". S38.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S38.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S38.2 represents “Traumatic amputation of external genital organs”. 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 S38.2 a billable code?
No, S38.2 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 S38.2.
What chapter is S38.2 in?
S38.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S38.2?
S38.2 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 S38.2?
S38.2 has 3 child codes, including: S38.21 (Traumatic amputation of female external genital organs), S38.22 (Traumatic amputation of penis), S38.23 (Traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis).
Are additional codes required with S38.2?
Yes, when using S38.2, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S38.2?
S38.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452040. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S38.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic amputation of external genital organs 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 S38.2?
S38.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: NB93.2Z (Traumatic amputation of external genital organs, unspecified).
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