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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S38.1XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S38.1XXA

Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S38.1XXA sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals (S30-S39)

  3. 3

    Category S38

    Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

  4. 4

    Subcategory S38.1

    Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis

  5. 5

    Code S38.1XXA

    Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S38.1XXA.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S38.1XXA.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S38.1XXA.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S38.1XXA.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S38.1XXA.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S38.1XXA mean?

S38.1XXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis, initial encounter.”

Is S38.1XXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S38.1XXA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S38.1XXA located in ICD-10-CM?

S38.1XXA 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 and subcategory S38.1, Crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis.

What coding notes are listed for S38.1XXA?

No inclusion terms are listed for S38.1XXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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