S39

Classification

Category:Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Coding Guidance

S39 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Excludes 1

Excludes 2

S33

sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis

Use Additional Code

From S00-T88

code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable

More Specific Codes

S39.0

Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis

S39.8

Other specified injuries of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

S39.9

Unspecified injury of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov