S38.231

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

Check This Code
✓ No additional coding notes for S38.231

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S38.231 represents complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S38.231.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S38.231?

ICD-10-CM code S38.231 is "Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S38.231 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S38.231 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in S38.23

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

🧪 Validate Combinations

Add S38.231 to the Excludes Checker to validate against your full code list.

Open in Checker →

Code Information

CodeS38.231
BillableNo — Header code
ParentS38.23
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)