S38 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S38Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S38 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)
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Category S38
Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
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Code S38
Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Codes under S38
S38 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S38.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S38.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S38.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S38.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S38 mean?
S38 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals.”
Is S38 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S38 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S38 located in ICD-10-CM?
S38 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39) (S30–S39), under category S38, Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals.
What coding notes are listed for S38?
Its listed inclusion terms are An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.