S38.03XD — Crushing injury of vulva, subsequent encounter
Is S38.03XD billable?
Yes — S38.03XD is billable for FY2027. S38.03XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S38.03XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S38.03XD at a glance
| Code | S38.03XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Crushing injury of vulva, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S38.03XD?
In S38.03XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S38.03XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S38.03XD group to?
S38.03XD sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S38.03XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S38.03, the nearest indexed parent of S38.03XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Crush, crushed, crushing › labium
- Crush, crushed, crushing › vagina
- Crush, crushed, crushing › vulva
- Injury › vagina › crush
- Injury › vulva › crush
- Crush, crushed, crushing › genitalia, external › female › vagina
- Crush, crushed, crushing › genitalia, external › female › vulva
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S38.03XD to fully describe the condition. S38.03XD 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 S38.03XD to fully describe the condition. S38.03XD is sequenced first.
- code for any associated injuries
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S38.03XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S38.03XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S38.03XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S38.03XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S38.03XD existed?
S38.03XD 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.