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S81.831

Non-billable

Puncture wound without foreign body, right lower leg

Puncture wound without foreign body, right lower leg

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S80-S89

Parent Code

S81.83

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 knee and lower leg (S82.-)
  • traumatic amputation of lower leg (S88.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • injuries of ankle and foot, except fracture of ankle and malleolus (S90-S99)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • open wound of ankle and foot (S91.-)

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)

S81.831A

Puncture wound w/o foreign body, right lower leg, init

BillableS81.831D

Puncture wound w/o foreign body, right lower leg, subs

BillableS81.831S

Puncture wound w/o foreign body, right lower leg, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound without foreign body, right lower leg is S81.831. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound without foreign body, right lower leg". S81.831 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S81.831 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S81.831 represents "Puncture wound without foreign body, right lower leg". 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 S81.831 a billable code?

No, S81.831 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 S81.831.

What chapter is S81.831 in?

S81.831 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S81.831?

S81.831 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of knee and lower leg (S82.-); and 1 more.

What are the subcategories under S81.831?

S81.831 has 3 child codes, including: S81.831A (Puncture wound w/o foreign body, right lower leg, init), S81.831D (Puncture wound w/o foreign body, right lower leg, subs), S81.831S (Puncture wound w/o foreign body, right lower leg, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S81.831?

Yes, when using S81.831 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S81.831?

S81.831 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2860619. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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