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ICD-10/S39.00

S39.00 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Unspecified injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S39.00). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S39.00 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 S39.00 be billed directly?

No. S39.00 (Unspecified 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 S39.00 require a 7th character?

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

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S39.00 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S39 — Other and unspecified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
  • S39.0 — Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
  • 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

View all codes in the S39 family