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S31.5

Non-billable

Open wound of unspecified external genital organs

Open wound of unspecified external genital organs

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

Child Codes

6

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)
  • traumatic amputation of external genital organs (S38.21, S38.22)

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

Child Codes (6)

S31.50

Unsp open wound of unspecified external genital organs

S31.51

Laceration w/o foreign body of unsp external genital organs

S31.52

Laceration with foreign body of unsp external genital organs

S31.53

Pnctr w/o foreign body of unsp external genital organs

S31.54

Pnctr w foreign body of unsp external genital organs

S31.55

Open bite of unspecified external genital organs

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S31.5?

ICD-10-CM code S31.5 represents "Open wound of unspecified external genital organs". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S31.5 a billable code?

No, S31.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S31.5.

What chapter is S31.5 in?

S31.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S31.5?

S31.5 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); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S31.5?

S31.5 has 6 child codes, including: S31.50 (Unsp open wound of unspecified external genital organs), S31.51 (Laceration w/o foreign body of unsp external genital organs), S31.52 (Laceration with foreign body of unsp external genital organs), S31.53 (Pnctr w/o foreign body of unsp external genital organs), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S31.5?

Yes, when using S31.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.5?

S31.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837108. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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