S31.822
Non-billableLaceration with foreign body of left buttock
Laceration with foreign body of left buttock
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 laceration with foreign body of left buttock?
The ICD-10-CM code for laceration with foreign body of left buttock is S31.822. The full clinical description is "Laceration with foreign body of left buttock". S31.822 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S31.822 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S31.822 represents "Laceration with foreign body of left buttock". 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 S31.822 a billable code?
No, S31.822 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 S31.822.
What chapter is S31.822 in?
S31.822 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S31.822?
S31.822 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 S31.822?
S31.822 has 3 child codes, including: S31.822A (Laceration with foreign body of left buttock, init encntr), S31.822D (Laceration with foreign body of left buttock, subs encntr), S31.822S (Laceration with foreign body of left buttock, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S31.822?
Yes, when using S31.822 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.822?
S31.822 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2837393. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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