S31.040
Non-billablePnctr w fb of lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperiton
Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis 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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •burns and corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in anus and rectumT18.5
- •effects of foreign body in genitourinary tractT19
- •effects of foreign body in stomach, small intestine and colonT18.2-T18.4
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •open wound of hipS71.00-S71.02
- •open fracture of pelvis- with 7th character B)S32.1, S32.9
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated:
- •spinal cord injury, , ,S24.0, S24.1, S34.0, S34.1
- wound infection
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
UMLS
- Pnctr w fb of lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperitonC2836838
- Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneumC2836838
- Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvisC2836837
- Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis NOSC2836837
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for pnctr w fb of lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperiton?
The ICD-10-CM code for pnctr w fb of lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperiton is S31.040. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum". S31.040 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S31.040 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S31.040 represents “Puncture wound with foreign body of lower back and pelvis without penetration into retroperitoneum”. 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 S31.040 a billable code?
No, S31.040 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 S31.040.
What chapter is S31.040 in?
S31.040 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S31.040?
S31.040 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 S31.040?
S31.040 has 3 child codes, including: S31.040A (Pnctr w fb of low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, init), S31.040D (Pnctr w fb of low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, subs), S31.040S (Pnctr w fb of low back and pelv w/o penet retroperiton, sqla).
Are additional codes required with S31.040?
Yes, when using S31.040, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S31.040?
S31.040 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2836838, C2836837. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S31.040 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like pnctr w fb of lower back and pelvis w/o penet retroperiton affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S31.040?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S31.040 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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