S38.221 — Complete traumatic amputation of penis
Is S38.221 billable?
No — S38.221 is a non-billable header code. S38.221 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S38.221.
S38.221 at a glance
| Code | S38.221 |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic amputation of penis |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S38.221 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to S38.221. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Amputation › traumatic › penis
- Amputation › traumatic › genital organ › male › penis
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S38.221 to fully describe the condition. S38.221 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S38.221, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S38.221 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S38.221, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S38.221 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S38.221? (3)
How long has S38.221 existed?
S38.221 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.