S39.022A – Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S39.022A

Code: S39.022A (claims format: S39022A)
Description: Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Short description: Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, init
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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: S39 › S39.0 › S39.02 › S39.022

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

S39 – Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Code also:

any associated open wound (S31.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S39

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)

Related codes in S39.022

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S39.022A?

S39.022A is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter, in the block S30-S39 (Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals).

Is S39.022A a billable code?

Yes. S39.022A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S39.022A belong to?

It belongs to category S39 – Other and unspecified injuries 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.