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S31.835

Non-billable

Open bite of anus

Open bite of anus

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

S31.83

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Bite of anus NOS

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)
  • superficial bite of anus (S30.877)

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 (3)

S31.835A

Open bite of anus, initial encounter

BillableS31.835D

Open bite of anus, subsequent encounter

BillableS31.835S

Open bite of anus, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of anus?

The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of anus is S31.835. The full clinical description is "Open bite of anus". S31.835 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S31.835 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S31.835 represents "Open bite of anus". 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 S31.835 a billable code?

No, S31.835 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 S31.835.

What chapter is S31.835 in?

S31.835 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S31.835?

S31.835 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 S31.835?

S31.835 has 3 child codes, including: S31.835A (Open bite of anus, initial encounter), S31.835D (Open bite of anus, subsequent encounter), S31.835S (Open bite of anus, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S31.835?

Yes, when using S31.835 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.835?

S31.835 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2837429, C2837430. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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