S31.60
Non-billableUnsp open wound of abdominal wall w penet perit cav
Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity
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 (7)
S31.600Unsp opn wnd abd wall, right upper q w penet perit cav
S31.601Unsp open wound of abdominal wall, l upr q w penet perit cav
S31.602Unsp open wound of abd wall, epigst rgn w penet perit cav
S31.603Unsp opn wnd abd wall, right lower q w penet perit cav
S31.604Unsp opn wnd abd wall, left lower quadrant w penet perit cav
S31.605Unsp open wound of abd wall, periumb rgn w penet perit cav
S31.609Unsp open wound of abd wall, unsp quadrant w penet perit cav
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp open wound of abdominal wall w penet perit cav?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp open wound of abdominal wall w penet perit cav is S31.60. The full clinical description is "Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall with penetration into peritoneal cavity". S31.60 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S31.60 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S31.60 represents "Unspecified open wound of abdominal wall with 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 S31.60 a billable code?
No, S31.60 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 S31.60.
What chapter is S31.60 in?
S31.60 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S31.60?
S31.60 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 S31.60?
S31.60 has 7 child codes, including: S31.600 (Unsp opn wnd abd wall, right upper q w penet perit cav), S31.601 (Unsp open wound of abdominal wall, l upr q w penet perit cav), S31.602 (Unsp open wound of abd wall, epigst rgn w penet perit cav), S31.603 (Unsp opn wnd abd wall, right lower q w penet perit cav), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S31.60?
Yes, when using S31.60 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.60?
S31.60 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837165. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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