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

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 S39

Code: S39 (claims format: S39)
Description: Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Short description: Oth & unsp injuries of abd, low back, pelv & extrn genitals
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

Billable codes under S39

S39 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S39.0 – Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvisHeader (more codes below)
S39.8 – Other specified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitalsHeader (more codes below)
S39.9 – Unspecified injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitalsHeader (more codes below)

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 S39

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S39?

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

Is S39 a billable code?

No. S39 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.