S38.21 is the authoritative medical code for Traumatic amputation of female external genital organs. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for traumatic amputation of female external genital organs (ICD-10-CM S38.21), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Traumatic amputation of female external genital organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S38.21. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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. Inclusion terms: Traumatic amputation of clitoris; Traumatic amputation of labium majus minus; Traumatic amputation of vulva. 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. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S38.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S38.21 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Traumatic amputation of clitoris
- Traumatic amputation of labium majus minus
- Traumatic amputation of vulva
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- 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 (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S38.21 be billed directly?
No. S38.21 (Traumatic amputation of female external genital organs) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S38.21 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S38.
Can S38.21 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S38.21 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: 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).
What conditions are included under S38.21?
Traumatic amputation of female external genital organs includes: Traumatic amputation of clitoris; Traumatic amputation of labium (majus) (minus); Traumatic amputation of vulva.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S38.21 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S38 — Crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
- S38.0 — Crushing injury of external genital organs
- S38.00 — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs
- S38.001 — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male
- S38.001A — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male, initial encounter
- S38.001D — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male, subsequent encounter
- S38.001S — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, male, sequela
- S38.002 — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, female
- S38.002A — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, female, initial encounter
- S38.002D — Crushing injury of unspecified external genital organs, female, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S38 family