S30.0 – Contusion of lower back and pelvis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S30.0

Code: S30.0 (claims format: S300)
Description: Contusion of lower back and pelvis
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S30-S39 Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
Parent codes: S30

Billable codes under S30.0

S30.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes for S30.0

Applicable to:

Contusion of buttock

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S30 – Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Excludes2 (not included here):

superficial injury of hip (S70.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S30

Block S30-S39

Includes:

injuries to the abdominal wall
injuries to the anus
injuries to the buttock
injuries to the external genitalia
injuries to the flank
injuries to the groin

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Index terms for S30.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in S30

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S30.0?

S30.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of lower back and pelvis, in the block S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals).

Is S30.0 a billable code?

No. S30.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S30.0 belong to?

It belongs to category S30 – Superficial injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.