S30.85
Non-billableSuperfic fb of abdomen, low back, pelvis and extrn genitals
Superficial foreign body of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Splinter in the abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- injuries to the abdominal wall
- injuries to the anus
- injuries to the buttock
- injuries to the external genitalia
- injuries to the flank
- injuries to the groin
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (8)
S30.850Superficial foreign body of lower back and pelvis
S30.851Superficial foreign body of abdominal wall
S30.852Superficial foreign body of penis
S30.853Superficial foreign body of scrotum and testes
S30.854Superficial foreign body of vagina and vulva
S30.855Superficial fb of unsp external genital organs, male
S30.856Superficial fb of unsp external genital organs, female
S30.857Superficial foreign body of anus
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for superfic fb of abdomen, low back, pelvis and extrn genitals?
The ICD-10-CM code for superfic fb of abdomen, low back, pelvis and extrn genitals is S30.85. The full clinical description is "Superficial foreign body of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals". S30.85 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S30.85 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S30.85 represents "Superficial foreign body of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S30.85 a billable code?
No, S30.85 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under S30.85.
What chapter is S30.85 in?
S30.85 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S30.85?
S30.85 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S30.85?
S30.85 has 8 child codes, including: S30.850 (Superficial foreign body of lower back and pelvis), S30.851 (Superficial foreign body of abdominal wall), S30.852 (Superficial foreign body of penis), S30.853 (Superficial foreign body of scrotum and testes), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with S30.85?
Yes, when using S30.85 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S30.85?
S30.85 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2836671, C2836672. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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