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S31.12

Non-billable

Laceration w foreign body of abd wall w/o penet perit cav

Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity

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

Parent Code

S31.1

Child Codes

7

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)
  • open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity (S31.6-)

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

Child Codes (7)

S31.120

Lacerat abd wall w fb, right upper q w/o penet perit cav

S31.121

Lacerat abd wall w foreign body, l upr q w/o penet perit cav

S31.122

Lacerat abd wall w fb, epigst rgn w/o penet perit cav

S31.123

Lacerat abd wall w fb, right lower q w/o penet perit cav

S31.124

Lacerat abd wall w fb, left lower q w/o penet perit cav

S31.125

Lacerat abd wall w fb, periumb rgn w/o penet perit cav

S31.129

Lacerat abd wall w fb, unsp quadrant w/o penet perit cav

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for laceration w foreign body of abd wall w/o penet perit cav?

The ICD-10-CM code for laceration w foreign body of abd wall w/o penet perit cav is S31.12. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity". S31.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S31.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S31.12 represents "Laceration with foreign body of abdominal wall without penetration into peritoneal cavity". 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 S31.12 a billable code?

No, S31.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S31.12.

What chapter is S31.12 in?

S31.12 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S31.12?

S31.12 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 S31.12?

S31.12 has 7 child codes, including: S31.120 (Lacerat abd wall w fb, right upper q w/o penet perit cav), S31.121 (Lacerat abd wall w foreign body, l upr q w/o penet perit cav), S31.122 (Lacerat abd wall w fb, epigst rgn w/o penet perit cav), S31.123 (Lacerat abd wall w fb, right lower q w/o penet perit cav), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S31.12?

Yes, when using S31.12 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.12?

S31.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2836916. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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