2025 ICD-10-CM code S38.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes Feed
Traumatic amputation of external genital organs.
Modifiers may be applicable to procedural codes used in conjunction with S38.2.Refer to modifier guidelines for specific circumstances.
Medical necessity is established by the traumatic event resulting in the amputation and the need for appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to manage the injury, including hemorrhage control, surgical repair, pain management, infection prevention, and rehabilitation.
Diagnosis is based on patient history and physical examination. Imaging (X-rays, CT, CTA, MRI) may be used. Treatment may include hemorrhage control, surgical repair/reimplantation, analgesics, antibiotics, tetanus prophylaxis, NSAIDs, physical/occupational therapy, and infection management.
- Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S30-S39: Injuries to the abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine, pelvis and external genitals
In simple words: This code describes a serious injury where part or all of the external genitals are traumatically removed. This can happen in accidents, and it may cause bleeding, cuts, and damage to nearby organs.
Traumatic amputation of external genital organs refers to the traumatic removal of part or all of the external genital structures.This can occur due to various traumatic incidents, resulting in potential complications such as open wounds, blood vessel damage (dissection or laceration), damage to the urethra, bladder, bowel, and other genital organ injuries.The severity can range from partial to complete amputation.
Example 1: A patient is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains a complete traumatic amputation of the penis., A patient suffers a partial traumatic amputation of the labia majora during an assault., A patient experiences a traumatic amputation of the scrotum and one testicle as a result of a machinery accident.
Detailed patient history, physical examination findings, operative report (if applicable), imaging reports (X-rays, CT, MRI), pathology reports (if applicable), and documentation of all treatment provided.
** This code is for traumatic amputations.Surgical amputations are coded differently.Always document the extent of the amputation (complete or partial) and the specific structures involved.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the specific services provided and the payer.
- RVU: RVUs are not directly assigned to ICD-10 codes.Reimbursement is determined by the procedures performed and other factors.
- Global Days: The global period will depend on the specific surgical procedures performed, if any.Consult the appropriate procedural coding guidelines.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.Reimbursement is based on procedures and other factors.
- Specialties:Urology, general surgery, plastic surgery, emergency medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Office