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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for abdomen partial transection

S38.3

Transection (partial) of abdomen

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Transection › abdomen (partial)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding abdomen partial transection

The ICD-10-CM code for abdomen partial transection is S38.3 (Transection (partial) of abdomen).

Within S38 (crushing injury and traumatic amputation of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals), S38.3 is specifically for Transection (partial) of abdomen. Related codes cover crushing injury of external genital organs (S38.0), crushing injury of abdomen, lower back, and pelvis (S38.1) and traumatic amputation of external genital organs (S38.2).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about abdomen partial transection ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for abdomen partial transection?

S38.3 — Transection (partial) of abdomen (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S38.3 billable?

No. S38.3 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.