S39.023S — Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis, sequela
Is S39.023S billable?
Yes — S39.023S is billable for FY2027. S39.023S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S39.023S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S39.023S at a glance
| Code | S39.023S |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration of muscle, fascia and tendon of pelvis, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S39.023S?
In S39.023S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S39.023S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S39.023S group to?
S39.023S sits in MDC 09 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S39.023S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S39.023, the nearest indexed parent of S39.023S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › pelvis › laceration
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S39.023S to fully describe the condition. S39.023S 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 S39.023S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S39.023S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S30-S39
The conditions below are not part of S39.023S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S39.023S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S39
The conditions below are not part of S39.023S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S39.023S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-)
Code also — inherited from S39
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S39.023S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S31.-)
How long has S39.023S existed?
S39.023S 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.