S31.021
Non-billableLac w fb of lower back and pelvis w penet retroperiton
Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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)
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.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lac w fb of lower back and pelvis w penet retroperiton?
The ICD-10-CM code for lac w fb of lower back and pelvis w penet retroperiton is S31.021. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum". S31.021 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S31.021 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S31.021 represents "Laceration with foreign body of lower back and pelvis with penetration into retroperitoneum". 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 S31.021 a billable code?
No, S31.021 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S31.021.
What chapter is S31.021 in?
S31.021 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S31.021?
S31.021 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 S31.021?
S31.021 has 3 child codes, including: S31.021A (Lac w fb of lower back and pelvis w penet retroperiton, init), S31.021D (Lac w fb of lower back and pelvis w penet retroperiton, subs), S31.021S (Lac w fb of low back and pelvis w penet retroperiton, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S31.021?
Yes, when using S31.021 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.021?
S31.021 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2836824. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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