S38.3 is the authoritative medical code for Transection partial of abdomen. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for transection partial of abdomen (ICD-10-CM S38.3), 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
Transection partial of abdomen is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S38.3. 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. 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 S38.3 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
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 S38.3 be billed directly?
No. S38.3 (Transection partial of abdomen) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S38.3 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S38.
Can S38.3 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S38.3 and the following may both be reported 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).
Codes in This Family (3)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S38.3, with their registry titles.
- S38.3A — Transection (partial) of abdomen, initial encounter
- S38.3D — Transection (partial) of abdomen, subsequent encounter
- S38.3S — Transection (partial) of abdomen, sequela
Indexed Clinical Terms (1)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Transection, abdomen (partial)
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