S38.02XA — Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, initial encounter
Is S38.02XA billable?
Yes — S38.02XA is billable for FY2027. S38.02XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S38.02XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S38.02XA at a glance
| Code | S38.02XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Crushing injury of scrotum and testis, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S38.02XA?
In S38.02XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S38.02XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S38.02XA group to?
S38.02XA sits in MDC 12 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 729Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses with CC/MCCmedical
- 730Other Male Reproductive System Diagnoses without CC/MCCmedical
How is S38.02XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S38.02, the nearest indexed parent of S38.02XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Crush, crushed, crushing › scrotum
- Crush, crushed, crushing › testis
- Crush, crushed, crushing › genitalia, external › male › scrotum
- Crush, crushed, crushing › genitalia, external › male › testis
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S38.02XA to fully describe the condition. S38.02XA is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S38.0
Report an additional code alongside S38.02XA to fully describe the condition. S38.02XA is sequenced first.
- code for any associated injuries
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S38.02XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S38.02XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S38.02XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S38.02XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S38.02XA existed?
S38.02XA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.