S38.3XXA ICD-10-CM Code: Transection (partial) of abdomen, 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
S38.3XXATransection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S38.3XXA 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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Subcategory S38.3
Transection (partial) of abdomen
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Code S38.3XXA
Transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S38.3XXA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S38.3XXA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S38.3XXA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S38.3XXA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S38.3XXA.
Transparency
Source and release
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S38.3XXA mean?
S38.3XXA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter.”
Is S38.3XXA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S38.3XXA 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 S38.3XXA located in ICD-10-CM?
S38.3XXA 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 S38.3, Transection (partial) of abdomen.
What coding notes are listed for S38.3XXA?
No inclusion terms are listed for S38.3XXA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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