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S71.031

Non-billable

Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip

Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S70-S79

Parent Code

S71.03

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-)
  • traumatic amputation of hip and thigh (S78.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • snake bite (T63.0-)
  • venomous insect bite or sting (T63.4-)
  • bite of venomous animal (T63.-)
  • open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91.-)
  • open wound of knee and lower leg (S81.-)

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

  • any associated wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S71.031A

Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip, init encntr

BillableS71.031D

Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip, subs encntr

BillableS71.031S

Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound without foreign body, right hip?

The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound without foreign body, right hip is S71.031. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip". S71.031 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S71.031 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S71.031 represents "Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip". 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 S71.031 a billable code?

No, S71.031 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 S71.031.

What chapter is S71.031 in?

S71.031 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S71.031?

S71.031 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of hip and thigh (S72.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S71.031?

S71.031 has 3 child codes, including: S71.031A (Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip, init encntr), S71.031D (Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip, subs encntr), S71.031S (Puncture wound without foreign body, right hip, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S71.031?

Yes, when using S71.031 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S71.031?

S71.031 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856367. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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