S39.0 is the authoritative medical code for Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (ICD-10-CM S39.0), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current 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
Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S39.0. 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): sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis S33.-; 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. Code also: any associated open wound S31.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S39.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S39.0 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.
- sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis S33.-
- 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
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound S31.-
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S39.0 be billed directly?
No. S39.0 (Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S39.0 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S39.
Can S39.0 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S39.0 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5); effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S39.0 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S39.001 — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen
- S39.001A — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, initial encounter
- S39.001D — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, subsequent encounter
- S39.001S — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, sequela
- S39.002 — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back
- S39.002A — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
- S39.002D — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, subsequent encounter
- S39.002S — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, sequela
- S39.003 — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis
- S39.003A — Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the S39.001 family