U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S39 ICD-10-CM Code: Other and unspecified injuries 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.

Code definition

Official description

S39

Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

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

Classification

Where S39 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 S39

    Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

  4. 4

    Code S39

    Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

More specific choices

Codes under S39

S39 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S39.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S39.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S39.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S39.

Excludes2

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

  • sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S39 mean?

S39 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals.”

Is S39 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S39 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 S39 located in ICD-10-CM?

S39 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 S39, Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals.

What coding notes are listed for S39?

No inclusion terms are listed for S39 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-).

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