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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Castration

S38.231

Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Castration, traumatic, male”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Castration

The ICD-10-CM code for Castration is S38.231 (Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis).

Within S38.23 (traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis), S38.231 is specifically for complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis. Related codes cover partial traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis (S38.232).

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 Castration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Castration?

S38.231 — Complete traumatic amputation of scrotum and testis (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S38.231 billable?

No. S38.231 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.