Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S38 is the diagnosis code for Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where S38 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S38 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S38 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S38 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.
S38 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S38.0, S38.1, S38.2, S38.3.
Use S38 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals" 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 Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals is S38.
No, S38 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S38 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S38 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.