Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S39.840 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of corpus cavernosum penis. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S39.840 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S39.840 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S39.840 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of corpus cavernosum penis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S39.840 is S39.84 ("Other specified injuries of external genitals"). S39.840 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S39.840 is located in Section S30-S39 — "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S39.840 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of corpus cavernosum penis" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of corpus cavernosum penis is S39.840.
Yes, S39.840 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S39.840 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S39.840 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.