S39.022
Non-billableLaceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
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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A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back is S39.022. The full clinical description is "Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back". S39.022 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S39.022 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S39.022 represents “Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back”. 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 S39.022 a billable code?
No, S39.022 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 S39.022.
What chapter is S39.022 in?
S39.022 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S39.022?
S39.022 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 S39.022?
S39.022 has 3 child codes, including: S39.022A (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, init), S39.022D (Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subs), S39.022S (Laceration of musc/fasc/tend lower back, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S39.022?
Yes, when using S39.022, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S39.022?
S39.022 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2839955. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S39.022 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back 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 S39.022?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S39.022 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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