S38.221
Non-billableComplete traumatic amputation of penis
Complete traumatic amputation of penis
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic amputation of penis?
The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic amputation of penis is S38.221. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic amputation of penis". S38.221 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S38.221 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S38.221 represents “Complete traumatic amputation of penis”. 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 S38.221 a billable code?
No, S38.221 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 S38.221.
What chapter is S38.221 in?
S38.221 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S38.221?
S38.221 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 S38.221?
S38.221 has 3 child codes, including: S38.221A (Complete traumatic amputation of penis, initial encounter), S38.221D (Complete traumatic amputation of penis, subsequent encounter), S38.221S (Complete traumatic amputation of penis, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S38.221?
Yes, when using S38.221, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S38.221?
S38.221 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839901. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S38.221 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complete traumatic amputation of penis 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 S38.221?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S38.221 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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