Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
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 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in S39. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S39 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S39 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
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.
S39 is located in Section S30-S39 â "Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S39 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S39.0, S39.8, S39.9.
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.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals is S39.
No, S39 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S39 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S39 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.