S39
Non-Billable

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

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

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

ICD-10-CM S39 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified injuries 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.

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Coding Guidelines for S39

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S39. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

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

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S39 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS39 — Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Sub-Codes (3)
Sub-Codes 3 entries
S39.0Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvisNon-BillableS39.00Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvisNon-BillableS39.001Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomenBillableS39.002Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower backBillableS39.003Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvisBillableS39.01Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvisNon-BillableS39.011Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomenBillableS39.012Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower backBillableS39.013Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvisBillableS39.02Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvisNon-BillableS39.021Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomenBillableS39.022Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower backBillableS39.023Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvisBillableS39.09Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvisNon-BillableS39.091Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomenBillableS39.092Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower backBillableS39.093Other injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvisBillableS39.8Other specified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitalsNon-BillableS39.81Other specified injuries of abdomenBillableS39.82Other specified injuries of lower backBillableS39.83Other specified injuries of pelvisBillableS39.84Other specified injuries of external genitalsNon-BillableS39.840Fracture of corpus cavernosum penisBillableS39.848Other specified injuries of external genitalsBillableS39.9Unspecified injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitalsNon-BillableS39.91Unspecified injury of abdomenBillableS39.92Unspecified injury of lower backBillableS39.93Unspecified injury of pelvisBillableS39.94Unspecified injury of external genitalsBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S39 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S39 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S39 mean?

S39 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified injuries 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.

What section is S39 in?

S39 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.

What are the sub-codes of S39?

S39 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S39.0, S39.8, S39.9.

When should I use S39?

Use S39 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified injuries 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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals is S39.

Can S39 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S39 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S39 in?

S39 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S39 valid for 2026?

Yes, S39 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S39
Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S30-S39 — Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
2026 ICD-10-CM