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S31

Non-billable

Opn wnd abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals

Open wound 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S30-S39

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

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)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in anus and rectum (T18.5)
  • effects of foreign body in genitourinary tract (T19.-)
  • effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colon (T18.2-T18.4)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • open wound of hip (S71.00-S71.02)
  • open fracture of pelvis (S32.1--S32.9 with 7th character B)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (8)

S31.0

Open wound of lower back and pelvis

S31.1

Open wound of abdominal wall w/o penetration into perit cav

S31.2

Open wound of penis

S31.3

Open wound of scrotum and testes

S31.4

Open wound of vagina and vulva

S31.5

Open wound of unspecified external genital organs

S31.6

Open wound of abdominal wall w penetration into perit cav

S31.8

Open wound of other parts of abdomen, lower back and pelvis

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S31?

ICD-10-CM code S31 represents "Open wound of abdomen, lower back, pelvis and external genitals". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S31 a billable code?

No, S31 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 S31.

What chapter is S31 in?

S31 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S31?

S31 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of part of abdomen, lower back and pelvis (S38.2-, S38.3).

What are the subcategories under S31?

S31 has 8 child codes, including: S31.0 (Open wound of lower back and pelvis), S31.1 (Open wound of abdominal wall w/o penetration into perit cav), S31.2 (Open wound of penis), S31.3 (Open wound of scrotum and testes), and 4 more.

Are additional codes required with S31?

Yes, when using S31 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S31?

S31 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2836800. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.