S39.0
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis
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.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • sprain of joints and ligaments of lumbar spine and pelvis (S33.-)
Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S39.0 represents injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis. 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under S39.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S39.0?
ICD-10-CM code S39.0 is "Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon of abdomen, lower back and pelvis". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S39.0 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S39.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can S39.0 be coded with other codes?
S39.0 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S39
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
🧪 Validate Combinations
Add S39.0 to the Excludes Checker to validate against your full code list.
Open in Checker →Code Information
Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)